The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune is in talks with Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to host its home matches in the upcoming season.

Bengaluru ’s iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium has been embroiled in controversy after a stampede on June 4 that led to the deaths of 11 people during the victory celebration of RCB ’s first-ever IPL win. The stadium was removed from the list of hosts for the recently concluded Women’s World Cup as well.

Kamlesh Pisal, honorary secretary of the MCA, told The Indian Express , “We are in discussions (with RCB) but they have not confirmed yet. They are looking into other venues, and we have been in discussions with them. But they will only be able to confirm after the (player) auction. A couple of techni

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