Rajasthan Royals’ Home Ground Sealed Over Unpaid Dues Before IPL 2024
Rajasthan Royals are set to face Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 at their home ground
Ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, Rajasthan Royals suffered a big blow as they lose access to their home ground.
The sealing of both the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and the Rajasthan Cricket Association facilities by the Rajasthan State Sports Council leaves the franchise in a state of uncertainty.
The lapse in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Rajasthan Cricket Association and the State Sports Council has led to the closure of both the stadium and the association.
“MoU has ended. We have sent them notices many times. Rs 34 crore is due and hence we are here to take possession (of academy and stadium), the process that is needed to renew the MoU once it ended wasn’t done,” Sports Officer Karan Singh told ANI.
According to RCA president Vaibhav Gehlot, a request for an extension has been submitted. However, the unresolved court case concerning the payment defaulter remains a significant obstacle.
“We have sent a request that the MoU should be extended but it wasn’t extended. We received notice two days back that the academy (RCA) and the stadium (Sawai Mansingh Stadium) will be seized by the sports council. The monetary case between RCA and the sports council is in court,” Vaibhav told ANI.
Currently, Rajasthan Royals find themselves at the receiving end of this situation. With their opening IPL clash against LSG scheduled for 24th March at home, the absence of a home ground puts them in a precarious position.
