Ind vs Aus 4th T20I: An unexpected glitch threatens to dampen the excitement as cricket fans eagerly await the fourth T20 international match between India and Australia at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh stadium. With only hours until the crucial match, certain sections of the stadium are in darkness, owing to an unpaid electricity bill dating back to 2009.
The stadium, which will host today’s high-stakes match, is saddled with a staggering outstanding bill of?3.16 crore, a debt that forced the stadium’s electricity connection to be cut five years ago. Despite the installation of a temporary connection at the request of the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association, it only covers the spectators’ gallery and boxes. As a result, the floodlights required for the game must rely on generators.
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Ashok Khandelwal, in charge of the Raipur Rural Circle, revealed that an application submitted by the Cricket Association to increase the capacity of the temporary connection, which is currently at 200 KV, has been approved for an upgrade to 1000 KV. Despite the green light, work on this enhancement has yet to begin.
This isn’t the first time the stadium has been plagued by power outages. A power outage occurred during a half-marathon event in 2018, drawing attention to the long-standing issue of unpaid electricity bills. Is the total amount, staggering? 3.16 crore, can be traced back to 2009.
After the stadium was built, its upkeep was delegated to the Public Works Department (PWD), with the remaining funds going to the Sports Department. However, a blame game ensued between the two departments, with each blaming the other for the long-standing neglect of the outstanding power bill.
As the cricket spotlight descends on Raipur for this crucial T20 clash, the looming shadow of unpaid dues raises concerns not only about the stadium’s financial management but also about the potential impact on the match itself. The Indian team will look to get back on track after three high-voltage games in a row. Suryakumar Yadav’s team will be eager to win both the game and the series. Australia, on the other hand, will look to extend their winning streak.
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