Karnataka deputy chief minister denies ticket row caused IPL final shift to Ahmedabad

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The IPL 2026 final has been moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to unspecified "requirements from authorities," according to the BCCI. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar denied the shift was linked to a controversy over complimentary tickets for state legislators, suggesting stadium capacity was the reason. The decision impacts playoffs and qualifiers as well, sparking political debate in Karnataka regarding governance and VIP culture.


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