New Delhi: With the Rajasthan High Court set to hear the petition filed against Rajasthan Royals’ decision to host two IPL games in Guwahati on March 17, the franchise has decided to use the facilities at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium for a three-day camp that will help them get a hang of conditions in what could turn out to be their second home ground.
Speaking to IANS, sources said that the RR boys will train from February 27 to 29 in Guwahati with Robin Uthappa being one of the big names who will be a part of the training sessions which will be overseen by Head of Cricket Zubin Bharucha, batting coach Amol Muzumdar and fielding coach Dishant Yagnik.
The BCCI has backed the Royals and made it clear that they have not broken any rules in requesting for a second home venue. Royals play Chennai Super Kings away on April 2 and are scheduled to play in either Jaipur or Guwahati on April 5 against Delhi Capitals. Then again on April 9, Royals host Kolkata Knight Riders in Jaipur or Guwahati. Royals official had made it clear that the move to shift games to Guwahati was done keeping in mind a number of factors and it wasn’t just aimed at generating revenues. (IANS)
