BCCI Vice President, Rajeev Shukla, responded strongly to claims of “political interference” regarding the selection of venues for the World Cup 2023. This came after Punjab Sports Minister criticized the exclusion of Mohali as a host city for the tournament.
Shukla explained that the decision was not discriminatory and clarified the factors considered in the venue selection process.
During the ICC event in Mumbai, the BCCI announced the schedule for the World Cup 2023. Traditional state associations criticized the allocation of matches, which led to 10 venues being selected for the tournament.
Mohali, along with other centers like Indore, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Nagpur, did not receive matches. Mohali, known for hosting important World Cup matches since 1996, drew strong reactions from the region.
Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer accused the BCCI of political interference, prompting Rajeev Shukla to respond. Shukla stated that bilateral series matches would be given to Mohali and assured that there was no discrimination.
He cited examples like Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match, which was held in Mohali last year. The current stadium in Mohali did not meet ICC standards, leading to the exclusion from World Cup matches. However, bilateral series matches would still be allocated to Mohali based on a rotational system.
Shukla emphasized that the venue selection process involved considerations and the approval of the ICC. He clarified that no center or zone was...
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