I don't understand why BCCI is hell bent to host so many fixtures in the Mumbai? Hyderabad and Himachal seems pretty okay but no game for them, although Hyderabad did some drama over their revenue reporting which cost them hosting rights but in recent time they look better bet in comparison to Mumbai.
At least they are bent towards Mumbai. I was expecting the whole IPL to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Jokes Apart I think they want to minimize travel as much as possible. Give maximum matches to a stadium at least the maximum it can host considering it's pitch and all. Moreover venues this time isn't going to be a big concern for BCCI as there are no revenues involved for them. Earlier adding more stadiums meant opening up your Revenues to a new city altogether. So they are keeping it as simple as possible that's all. Extra stadiums is just extra cost with no substantial revenue.
lol but In all seriousness i think we need more stadium like Motera. It can host 2 matches back 2 back without any problem. Gate revenue is out of the equation this time so stadium doesn't matter. If travelling was concern then they should have opt for the Hyderabad instead of Mumbai from the start.
For pride reasons of Ambani family I guess?
Influence of Mumbai cricket association, not Ambani.
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If they do not understand now the BCCI will understand soon that it is going to be an impossible to task right now to conduct matches in Mumbai, the entire Mumbai is shut after 8 PM and how they are going to conduct the day night match and there are reports that they might shut everything till they control the situation.
The moment i heard about another lock down i packed everything and flew to another state and now in quarantine for over a week and undergone a test and the results are negative but taking precaution as i am sitting in quarantine for a month.
You did the right thing, stay safe. Fingers crossed for Mumbai.