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BCCI Warns RCA: No IPL Matches in Jaipur Until Elections Are Held

IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal clarified that the RCA has been informed about this since last year, but elections have not yet taken place.

Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a stern warning to the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), stating that no Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will be held at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium until the RCA conducts its elections. The BCCI has made it clear that having an elected body is a mandatory condition for any state association.

IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal clarified that the RCA has been informed about this requirement since last year, but elections have not yet taken place. Currently, the RCA is being run by an ad-hoc committee amidst disputes between two rival factions. This situation is causing complications in venue clearance.

No IPL if RCA Doesn't Hold Elections

Dhumal stated, "We had already informed the state association in writing that until the RCA conducts elections and an elected body comes into existence, it will be difficult for us to host the IPL at that venue." He further explained that the RCA has not conducted elections so far, and it is now up to the franchise to deem the stadium and facilities suitable for IPL matches. Dhumal added, "Only when our due diligence is complete and if the RCA successfully conducts fair and smooth elections, will we consider Jaipur as a host venue."

RCA Run by Ad-hoc Committee for Two Years

It is noteworthy that for the past two years, the Rajasthan Cricket Association has been managed by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the state government. This committee is headed by Din Dayal Kumawat. Jaipur has been the home ground for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the past 18 years, but due to recent circumstances, the franchise has started exploring alternatives. According to a report by Cricbuzz on November 23, the Rajasthan Royals management has identified Pune as a potential venue for their home games and has inspected the city for this purpose.

Source:
https://www.patrika.com/en/cricket-news/ipl-2026-rajasthan-royals-hit-by-blow-no-matches-to-be-played-in-jaipur-20187401