KKR Vs LSG, IPL 2025 Game To Be Shifted From Kolkata? Sourav Ganguly Does Not Think So

Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday dismissed speculation that the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants scheduled at Eden Gardens on April 6 (Ram Navami), would be moved to Guwahati. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)

However, there was no official word from the BCCI yet.

"Just wait and watch what happens next. Have you seen Kolkata Police바카라�s post yesterday? I don바카라�t think the match will be shifted. And in the IPL, I'm supporting Delhi Capitals," Ganguly said after being announced as the brand ambassador of Natraj Pipes.

Meanwhile, a BCCI official, speaking on the sidelines of the board바카라�s Apex Council meeting, confirmed that discussions were ongoing with Kolkata Police to ensure the match could proceed as per plan with proper security arrangements.

바카라�Kolkata Police is working on its deployment strategy for the match to ensure the safety and security of all,바카라� the official said.

Ganguly was referring to Kolkata Police바카라�s recent social media post, which dispelled 바카라�misleading바카라� reports about the match바카라�s rescheduling and reaffirmed their commitment to public safety.

바카라�Certain misleading posts are being circulated regarding the proposed rescheduling of the IPL match on April 6. Kolkata Police remains firmly committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. All deployment decisions are made with public safety as the top priority. Kolkata Police -- With you, Always,바카라� read the X post from Friday.

The former BCCI chief remarks came two days after his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly, president of the Cricket Association of Bengal suggested the match could be moved to Guwahati due to security concerns.

바카라�We have informed the BCCI to reschedule the match, but since there is no alternative date available in Kolkata, I바카라�m now hearing that it바카라�s going to be shifted to Guwahati,바카라� Snehasish had told PTI earlier.

He cited discussions with Kolkata Police, who reportedly indicated their inability to provide sufficient security on Ram Navami. 바카라�If there바카라�s no police protection, accommodating and managing a 65,000-strong crowd becomes impossible,바카라� he had said.

The high-profile clash between KKR and LSG, owned by city-based RPSG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, is expected to draw a packed house, given both teams바카라� strong local support.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had earlier announced that over 20,000 processions would be held across West Bengal to mark the festival, sparking speculation about potential security constraints.

This may have led to a political clash of egos with the ruling TMC government now determined to stick to the original schedule by deploying "additional security measures".

If the match goes ahead as per plan, it would mark a significant shift from last season when the KKR vs Rajasthan Royals fixture had to be rescheduled due to security concerns on Ram Navami.