Even before first IPL match in Jaipur could begin, the battle for passes has been intensified. Passes for matches are not just a status symbol but also a means to oblige people in power.
However, with no clear area of jurisdiction between Rajasthan Cricket Association and Rajasthan Royals till late last night people were running desperately for the coveted entry ticket to the SMS Stadium. A source associated with IPL says since the Royals are organising matches, the RCA has no control over issuance of passes. RCA president Dr C.P. Joshi is a politician and as expected many people must be approaching him for the passes but he looks helpless in this regard. However, the RCA has to be blamed for this situation.
As per rules it’s the state cricket association which organises IPL matches but it has sublet it to Royals.
As reported by Zee Hindustan even political heavyweights have not got passes till late last night.When on the sidelines of press conference on Tuesday, Ruchir Modi was asked about the chaotic situation, he said: “CP Joshi is the chairman of the committee, so I cannot answer on his behalf. I did what I was able to do in order to ensure that IPL return to Rajasthan. I have ensured that my group, my supporters provide all the support to RCA and to the executive body. Without that there would have been many more issues, so I am glad that we were able to support as much as we can. It is unfortunate that some certain people have caused conflict in the process, but I hope this is one of the best seasons of IPL in Rajasthan.”
“This is unfortunate. Some people run associations as political organizations and some run it as a fraternity. When my father was here, it was run as a cricketing fraternity.”
