The Mullanpur stadium has not yet hosted an international match, but it does frequently hold domestic competitions connected to the BCCI.
Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), visited the new stadium on Thursday to assess conditions as it prepares to host the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League this year.
The office-bearers of the Punjab Cricket Association and the Union Territory Cricket Association joined the BCCI secretary when he visited the city to see the maiden Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan.The Mullanpur stadium has not yet hosted an international match, but it does frequently hold domestic competitions connected to the BCCI. The state association opted against hosting the India-Afghanistan match since there were still unfinished projects.
Though an official announcement is still pending, sources close to the Punjab Kings indicated that the team is considering holding its home matches at the Mullanpur stadium. Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of the team, is present at the pre-tournament training being held at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium.Officials from the Punjab Cricket Association are optimistic that the remaining tasks will be completed well in advance of the IPL 2024, which is set to start on March 22. The PCA had previously intended to host foreign missions in the new facility, but logistical and technical issues caused a delay.
