Former president of the BCCI Surav Ganguly expressed its optimism Eden’s gardens hosting the 2025 IPL Final. Speaking on Saturday at the All India Invitation Regetta invitation to Kolkata, Ganguly responded to the concerns concerning the status of the place. Ganguly underlined ongoing discussions with the BCCI concerning the accommodation rights of Eden Gardens, which were allocated after Kolkata Knight Riders‘Reigning victory in 2024.No, no, we try – talk to the BCCI, “said Ganguly. “Eto Sohoje badly Jawa Jay? (Is it so easy to change the final). These are the Eden qualifiers, and I’m sure everything will be sorted. I hope,” added Ganguly.The BCCI has not yet officially confirmed the places of the qualifying series after the tournament postponed due to the India-Pakistan conflict, the final now scheduled for June 3 instead of May 25.
“The protest does not help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal,” said Ganguly, responding to demonstrations outside Eden Gardens demanding that the final be held in Kolkata.“Kolkata has finished his league games, so Eden is not there in the first list,” he explained concerning the delay in the finalization of places of qualifying series.The potential change of place is linked to weather concerns, with the approach of the monsoon of the Southwest during the planned period. The CAB has submitted IMD data to support the favorable conditions for the final of June 3.Who is this IPL player?The BCCI would expect more precise weather forecasts, which will be available around May 25, before making a final decision.The place has already organized the opening match of the 2025 edition, maintaining its meaning in the tournament calendar.The CAB maintains an excellent relationship with BCCI, as Ganguly pointed out, suggesting potential positive results for Eden Gardens’ accommodation aspirations.
