Published 12:44 IST, February 4th 2020
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals slapped with PIL in Jaipur over hosting matches in Guwahati
According to recent media reports, IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals has been "embarrassed" with the infrastructure Rajasthan Cricket Association have offered.
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Ahead of upcoming Indian Premier League event (IPL 2020), 2008-winning side Rajasthan Royals are contemplating to shift ir home base. Until w, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has been ir primary home ground. However, after being dissatisfied with infrastructure Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has offered, franchise is mulling to take over Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati as ir new home ground.
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IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals set to battle it out for new home ground
In vember 2019, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Maj Bedale anunced that team has opted for Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium as one of ir home venues for IPL 2020. However, according to recent media reports, franchise will w have to contest a legal battle in acquiring a new home base. reports suggest that Royals have been constantly 'harassed' by authorities of ir original home venue which has prompted m to move out of city.
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ir decision to shift ir base has been hindered as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Rajasthan High Court over shifting matches from ir base city to ar place. petitioners have claimed that such a move “would be disrespectful to state”. IPL 2020 will get underway on March 29 and reportedly, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) governing council will be making a decision on venue soon.
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IPL 2020: Steve Smith to lead Rajasthan Royals in T20 mega event
Rajasthan Royals are yet to get a hold of an IPL title since y won inaugural edition in 2008. During recently concluded IPL 2020 auction, franchise acquired cricketers like Robin Uthappa and David Miller among several ors. Here is how ir squad looks for upcoming IPL 2020 season.
Steve Smith (captain)
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Ben Stokes
Sanju Samson
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Andrew Tye
Kartik Tyagi
Ankit Rajpoot
Shreyas Gopal
Rahul Tewatia
Jaydev Unadkat
Mayank Markande
Mahipal Lomror
Oshane Thomas
Riyan Parag
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Anuj Rawat
Akash Singh
Jofra Archer
David Miller
Jos Buttler
Manan Vohra
Shashank Singh
Varun Aaron
Tom Curran
Robin Uthappa
Anirudha Joshi
12:44 IST, February 4th 2020