Jay Shah visits Mullanpur to check Punjab Kings New Home Ground for IPL 2024

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Conducts Preparatory Inspection at Mullanpur Stadium for Potential IPL 2024 Hosting Responsibilities

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah at  Mullanpur Cricket Ground

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rapidly approaching, all eyes are on Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, which will host the Punjab Kings for the first time. Recently, officials from the Punjab Cricket Association and the Union Territory Cricket Association visited the new stadium comprehensively with Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With this visit, the stadium will be ready to host high-profile IPL matches and the Punjab Kings could potentially gain home field advantage.

The journey of Mullanpur Cricket Stadium:

 Although it frequently hosts domestic competitions connected to the BCCI, the stadium has not yet hosted an international match. The India-Afghanistan match was originally scheduled to take place, but due to unfinished business, the opportunity was lost. Insiders close to the Punjab Kings franchise have, however, alluded to the team's desire to use the Mullanpur stadium as its home ground come IPL 2024.

Preparations and Confidence:

Currently conducting their pre-tournament camp at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium, the Punjab Kings, led by Captain Shikhar Dhawan, are closely monitoring developments at Mullanpur. Officials from the Punjab Cricket Association express confidence in completing the remaining work before the IPL 2024 kick-off on March 22. The association had earlier planned to host international assignments at the new facility, but delays attributed to technical and logistical reasons pushed back the timeline.

Key Figures' Visit:

During the inspection, Jay Shah was joined by PCA President Rajinder Gupta and Secretary Puneet Bali. Bali affirmed that while the playing field is ready, additional infrastructure developments are scheduled for completion in the coming months. This proactive approach aligns with the optimism surrounding Mullanpur Cricket Stadium's potential to become a cricketing hub in the region.

Jay Shah's Cricket Infrastructure Tour:

The visit to Mullanpur follows Shah's inspections of other cricket facilities, including the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh and grounds under the Chandigarh Union Territory Sports Department. His recent visit to facilities under the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand highlighted significant progress and garnered praise for their commitment to developing world-class infrastructure.

With the cricket world waiting impatiently for the IPL 2024, the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium becomes a centre of attention, ready to play host to Punjab Kings matches. A major advancement in India's cricketing history has occurred with the stadium's transformation from a regional cricket venue to a possible IPL host, backed by the assurance of important officials and the support of BCCI guidance. As the IPL 2024 season approaches, keep an eye out for what promises to be an exciting new chapter for both the Punjab Kings and the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium.