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The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur has emerged as an important cricketing destination in recent years, hosting several high-profile domestic and international fixtures. However, the venue is now facing an unexpected setback that could affect its place on India's cricket calendar.
A recent development involving the National Green Tribunal has created complications for the Chhattisgarh cricket authorities, forcing them to reconsider their hosting arrangements.
BCCI relocates two Chhattisgarh Ranji Trophy matches amid NGT restrictions
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted two of Chhattisgarh's home matches in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2026-27 away from Raipur following an order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as reported by Cricbuzz.
The decision has left the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) unable to use the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium for domestic fixtures, with the venue's immediate availability still uncertain.
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Chhattisgarh were originally scheduled to host Andhra between October 26 and 29 in Raipur. However, the fixture was moved to the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground in Mulapadu, near Vijayawada.
Their subsequent home fixture against Hyderabad, which was scheduled to begin on November 2, was also relocated, with the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad becoming the new venue.
Why were matches moved from Raipur?
The CSCS has attributed the decision to two factors. Renovation work at the stadium and the restrictions arising from the NGT order.
A CSCS official explained the situation, stating, “There are a couple of reasons for shifting the matches. We have undertaken renovation work at the ground and, of course, there is an NGT order. That is why we are unable to host the games.”
The uncertainty could extend beyond the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixtures. Chhattisgarh are scheduled to host Tripura in February, but the association is not yet certain whether that match can take place in Raipur. The final decision will depend on developments surrounding the tribunal's proceedings.
Why Has Raipur Stadium Come Under the NGT's Scanner?
The venue was originally owned by the Chhattisgarh State Government before its management was transferred to the CSCS in January 2026. The association subsequently took over the stadium on a 30-year lease, with an option to renew the agreement.
However, the transition in management has also brought the association face-to-face with the challenges surrounding the NGT's orders.
The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for December, and the association will have to wait for the tribunal's decision before making further hosting arrangements.
