NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's announcement of over 20,000 processions across West Bengal during the festival, prompting heightened security measures statewide.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly confirmed after two discussions with the police on Tuesday that the authorities "have not given the go-ahead" for the match. He explained that they categorically stated they would not be able to provide adequate security, making it unfeasible to accommodate a crowd of 65,000 without police protection.
