Bengaluru is currently facing water crisis. IPL matches are to be played here after a few days. In such a situation, the ongoing water shortage in Bengaluru may become a problem for the tournament. In view of the water crisis, there is a demand that the IPL matches played in Bengaluru will be shifted somewhere else. So let us know whether matches will be held in Bengaluru in this crisis or not.
A total of three matches are to be played in the first phase of IPL in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bangalore team will play its first match here on March 25 against Punjab Kings, second on March 29 against Kolkata Knight Riders and third on April 2 against Lucknow Super Giants. Keeping these matches in mind, the Karnataka State Cricket Association has made it clear that the water crisis will not have any impact on the first three matches of the IPL to be played here, because the water from the sewage plant of the stadium here is being supplied to the pitch and outfield. Will be used.
Karnataka State Cricket Association Chief Executive Officer Subhendu Ghosh said, “We are not facing any crisis at the moment. We have received information from the state government regarding water usage. We are holding regular meetings to ensure that we follow the guidelines.” are doing.”
Let us tell you that the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board had issued a notice, in which it was said that the use of water for any other purpose like gardening or car washing has been banned. But meanwhile, Subhendu Ghosh is sure that he will use the water from the sewage plant, which is sufficient.
Shubhendu Ghosh further said, “We are already using the water from the sewage plant for the outfield, pitch and other things. We may need around 10 to 15 thousand liters of water for the match. But we are confident That we will accomplish this through a sewage plant and will not have to use ground water.