IPL: Why the match cannot be held in a closed stadium due to rain, what is the problem in front of BCCI and ICC?

The rain became a major hindrance during the final match of IPL 2023. The champion of this tournament was to come on 28 May, but due to rain, the champion of IPL 2023 was decided on 30 May. The final match was to be of 40 overs, but due to rain, only 35 overs could be played. In such a situation, the question came to the mind of the fans whether cricket cannot be played in a stadium with a roof, here we will try to know the answer.

Cricket matches can be played in the covered stadium. Australia also has such a stadium and matches are held in it, but big matches are never played in a closed stadium. Many reasons account for this.

closed stadium pitch flat
The role of the pitch is very important in the game of cricket. In any match, the batsmen will dominate or the bowlers will dominate. It will rain runs or it will be a low-scoring match. It all depends on the mood of the pitch. The mood of the pitch changes according to the weather. In countries such as South Africa, England, Australia, and New Zealand, pitches favor fast bowlers, while spin bowlers are more dominant in Asian countries. The reason for this is the different weather of these places. The pitch will be completely flat due to the match being held in a closed stadium. This will not help spin or fast bowlers and batsmen will be able to play easily.

There will be trouble if big shots are taken
It is normal to hit long sixes during a T20 match. Many batsmen hit sixes outside the stadium as well. If such shots are played in a closed stadium, the ball will hit the roof. If the ball from a batsman's shot does not gain length and only goes up, then that ball can also hit the roof. In such a situation the ball will be termed a dead ball. Because whenever the ball hits the spider camera when a batsman takes a shot, it is called a dead ball.

short of money
The cost of building a stadium with a roof. That's double that of a normal stadium. BCCI has a lot of money in cricket, but other boards are not that rich. For this reason, not many stadiums with roofs are being built, because their utility is less and the cost is more. The ground where the final match of IPL was played. There, more than a million spectators can watch the matches. If the roof of this stadium is closed, then people will not feel open and the fun of watching the match in a closed room or making noise will also end. Also, more than one lakh people cannot be kept in a closed room. If a roof is to be installed in a stadium, then the capacity of the spectators will also have to be reduced.

(pc amarujala)