manila game Ranji Trophy QFs: Mumbai Vs Haryana Match Venue Shifted To Eden Gardens - Here's Why
The iconic Eden Gardens will host the Mumbai vs Haryana match. Photo: File The iconic Eden Gardens will host the Mumbai vs Haryana match. Photo: File Defending champions Mumbai quarter-final match against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy has been shifted from Lahli to Kolkata by the BCCI due to unforeseen circumstances. The match, which was originally set to be played in Lahlimanila game, has been moved to the Eden Gardens. (More Cricket News)
The shift in venue comes as a part of the decision for all the quarter-final ties set to be five-day contests, starting from February 8-12.
"Yes, we have received a communication from BCCI that our quarterfinal against Haryana will be played at the Eden Gardens," Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik told PTI on Wednesday.
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Although no reason has been given for the change of venue, it is learnt that receding winter in the northern region could pose challenges like morning fog at Lahli and affect the proceedings.
These two teams are meeting for the first time in the tournament in group stage.
Hannan Shahid was named the hero of the match for his spectacular double. Pakistan's five goals, which decisively thrashed China in Hulunbuir,okjl have secured their place in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, where they join India. This sets up the potential for an India vs. Pakistan final, though the two teams will first face off in their fifth match on Saturday.
Speaking of Mumbai, they will have a star-studded line-up including T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur and captain Ajinkya Rahane.
fortune88Haryana's Ranji cricket team will be led by seam-bowler Anshul Kamboj, who has made giant strides in domestic cricket.
The other three quarter-finals are scheduled to be held in Rajkot (Saurashtra vs Gujarat)manila game, Nagpur (Vidarbha vs Tamil Nadu) and Pune (Jammu and Kashmir vs Kerala).
