Bengaluru, Dec. 7 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday asserted that the state government will not permit the shifting of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches from Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, reaffirming that all fixtures of IPL 2026 allotted to the city will be held as scheduled.
Speaking after casting his vote in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections at the stadium, Shivakumar said safeguarding the prestige of Karnataka's premier cricket venue was a matter of honour for the state.
"This is a matter of respect for Karnataka and Bengaluru. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that the upcoming IPL matches are held here," he said, responding to questions on whether important fixtures ...