Overview

• Police clearance has been withheld pending the CID’s investigation into the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• The KSCA is assessing its Alur facility and Mysuru’s Wadeyar Ground to accommodate the Maharaja T20’s August 11–27 schedule.
• Alur lacks floodlights and permanent spectator seats, raising concerns for match broadcasting and fan safety.
• Tournament franchises have warned of financial exposure after arranging logistics for a Bengaluru-based competition.
• Chinnaswamy’s uncertain status also threatens its planned role in hosting key matches of the Women’s ODI World Cup.