The UP T20 League Governing Council has announced the relocation of the Season 4 playoff matches and Grand Finale from Kanpur to Lucknow owing to persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in Kanpur.
The critical knockout fixtures will now be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on the originally planned dates.
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Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman of the UP T20 League Governing Council, made the announcement at a press conference held at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday.
Kapoor stated that the league’s foremost priorities include
Kapoor stated that the league’s foremost priorities include protecting player interests, ensuring optimal playing conditions, and maintaining the highest quality of cricket. He said, “Due to the continuous rain in Kanpur, it has become nearly impossible to complete full matches, which directly impacts the game and the players’ ability to showcase their talent. In crucial and decisive encounters like the playoffs, it is essential that all participating teams get a fair and equal opportunity to play a complete 20-over match.”
He added that the decision was taken with reluctance after reviewing weather forecasts predicting ongoing rain in Kanpur over the coming days. “This decision was not made in favour of or against any particular team, but strictly to uphold the fairness of the sport and the welfare of the players. A wet outfield due to persistent rain significantly increases the risk of injuries. Furthermore, we also considered the physical and mental fatigue players face due to frequent weather interruptions and shortened matches finishing late into the night. We firmly believe that teams reaching the playoffs deserve the best possible conditions to perform to their full potential,” he explained.
The league management aims to provide fans with uninterrupted cricket and to offer teams an ideal platform to execute their strategies over the full 20 overs.
The UP T20 League management extended its gratitude
The UP T20 League management extended its gratitude to fans, players, teams, officials, and all supporting organisations for their continued support during the Kanpur leg of the tournament.
The press conference was also attended by Mohammad Faheem, Chairman of the UPCA Media Committee, and Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Member of the UP T20 League Governing Council, among other dignitaries.
Source: thenewsmill.com
