The retention list for the IPL has been unveiled, and the date for the mega auction has been set. While IPL 2025 is still a while away, the anticipation is already building. However, there is an increasing worry among supporters of the Kolkata Knight Riders. A report from PTI indicates that KKR might host their home games in the upcoming season at a different venue instead of Eden Gardens. But if not Eden, which ground will the Knights use? There are rumors that a new stadium is under construction in Narsinghgarh, Agartala. This stadium could potentially serve as the Knights’ new home ground.
In this context, Subrata Dey, the president of the Tripura Cricket Association, stated that should the stadium be finished by February of next year, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has assured him that KKR might hold their matches for the upcoming IPL season in Narsinghgarh. Moreover, Dhumal envisions that any IPL franchise could potentially utilize the venue as their home ground once the construction is finalized.
So, why was the match unexpectedly relocated from Eden? Actually, prior to the T20 World Cup in 2026, there could be some modifications at Eden. The CAB plans to build two new dressing rooms in front of the clubhouse. This effort aims to boost the stadium’s seating capacity. The construction is anticipated to be finished by December next year, just in time for the World Cup. For this reason, there are rumors that KKR’s IPL match might not take place at Nandan Kanan. Despite this, the entire situation is still speculative. As of yet, there is no evidence of this. However, rebuttals to this story are also circulating. There is no clear timetable for when Eden’s stadium repairs will start, according to the article. Following the IPL, CAB is eager to accomplish that. Let’s wait and see what occurs.
