BCCI Changes Venues for India vs Bangladesh and England T20 Matches
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced changes to India’s upcoming home season schedule. The first T20I against Bangladesh on October 6, 2024, will now be held in Gwalior instead of Dharamsala due to renovations at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association’s dressing rooms. This match will be the first at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium since Sachin Tendulkar’s historic double century in 2010.
Additionally, the venues for the first and second T20Is against England in January 2025 have been swapped. The first T20I will now be held in Kolkata on January 22, 2025, and the second in Chennai on January 25, 2025. This change was made following a request from Kolkata Police due to their Republic Day commitments.
India’s 2024-25 home international season will start with two Tests and three T20Is against Bangladesh from September 19 to October 12. New Zealand will then visit for three Test matches from October 16 to November 5. India will also play five T20Is and three ODIs against England from January 22 to February 12, 2025, before the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
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BCCI -: BCCI stands for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is the organization that manages cricket in India.
T20I -: T20I stands for Twenty20 International. It is a type of cricket match that lasts about three hours, with each team playing a maximum of 20 overs.
Dharamsala -: Dharamsala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its beautiful cricket stadium with a view of the mountains.
Gwalior -: Gwalior is a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its historical places and now for hosting cricket matches.
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium -: This is a cricket stadium in Gwalior, named after a famous Indian politician. It is known for hosting important cricket matches.
Sachin Tendulkar -: Sachin Tendulkar is a famous Indian cricketer, often called the ‘God of Cricket.’ He scored a historic double century (200 runs) in a match at this stadium in 2010.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a major city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known for its rich culture and the famous Eden Gardens cricket stadium.
Chennai -: Chennai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its beaches and the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, a famous cricket ground.
Kolkata Police’s Republic Day commitments -: Republic Day is a national holiday in India celebrated on January 26th. The police in Kolkata will be busy with events and security, so they can’t manage a cricket match at the same time.