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Afghanistan asks BCCI to shift T20I to Ganesh Chaturthi
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has asked the BCCI to move one of three T20Is against India to September 14, which coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi. The series is currently scheduled for September 13,…
The Story in Brief
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has asked the BCCI to move one of three T20Is against India to September 14, which coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi. The series is currently scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 in New Delhi, the Times of India reports.
The ACB seeks the change as "a special gesture" to add a festive touch to bilateral cricketing ties. The series media rights holder confirmed the request, saying a September 14 fixture could add a "distinctive cultural dimension". All three matches will be hosted by the ACB in New Delhi.
The Indian Opinion
This is a welcome gesture, but watch for the BCCI's actual decision. Talk of cultural festivals often masks scheduling or commercial convenience. The key test is whether shifting a match to Ganesh Chaturthi boosts viewership or merely complicates Delhi police and ground logistics. Will the board treat this as a genuine goodwill move or a one-off PR stunt?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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