IPL 2025: Sourav Ganguly fights for Eden Gardens to host summit clash

Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been scrapped as the venue for the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for the time being by the BCCI.

However, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is still hopeful that Eden Gardens will be chosen for the all important game.

Former India captain and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has revealed that the state board were still in conversation with the national board to try and keep the historic Eden Gardens in the picture, for a first IPL final at the venue since 2015.

"No, no, we’re trying and talking to the BCCI. Is it that easy to shift the final? It’s Eden’s Playoffs, and I’m sure everything will be sorted. I’m very hopeful," said Ganguly.

There was also a fan protest outside Eden Gardens in the past week as the city of Kolkata lost its first IPL final in 2025.

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However, Ganguly stated that he thinks diplomacy between the CAB and BCCI would lead to positive results for the loyal cricket fans in Kolkata.

"Kolkata has finished its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list. Protest doesn’t help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal. Hopefully, things will be sorted out," said Ganguly.