Mohali will remain the principal venue for Kings XI Punjab this IPL, and will host four of the seven league games. The decision was taken after issues regarding the security arrangements, which had cropped up between the Punjab government and Punjab Cricket Association last year, were duly resolved.<\/p>\n
In August last year, the franchise had requested the BCCI about shifting from Mohali, citing reasons such as lack of support from the state association and trouble with local authorities. They have also complained about the lack of a proper fan base for the them in the city, which had allegedly resulted in paltry earnings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to shift our base from Mohali but the main issue regarding the security has been resolved between the government and the Punjab Cricket Association. We are happy to be play in Mohali as there is different energy there,\u201d Satish Menon, the franchise\u2019s chief executive officer told The Indian Express. Apart from Mohali, Indore will be the second venue for Kings XI, and will host the remaining three league IPL matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be playing four games in Mohali and the remaining three in Indore. It has been a good venue for us, and the response has been great as we have seen packed houses last year,\u201d Menon added.<\/p>\n
The Supreme Court\u2019s appointed Committee of Administrators has extended BCCI\u2019s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief Neeraj Kumar contract till March 31. The move comes along expected lines after CoA chief Vinod Rai had hinted in a meeting a few days ago that Kumar would get an extension.\u201dIt will happen, an order will be issued in due course,\u201d Rai had said when asked about Kumar\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n
However, The Indian Express understands that the former Delhi Commissioner\u2019s contract is not on the lines of Game Development Manager Ratnakar Shetty, who\u2019s contract will not be extended after March 31. However, with the IPL around the corner, the board will look to extend Kumar\u2019s contract beyond March 31.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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