IANS had previously reported sources saying the quarter-final match will be played in Pune instead of Jammu, the home ground of Jammu & Kashmir Ranji team, due to winter weather conditions in the city. Now, the MCA has confirmed that relocation of the quarter-final happened from Jammu to Pune due to potential weather concerns it got in communication from the BCCI officials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have a good infrastructure to host the game of cricket, and I\u2019m sure it will be a great playing experience for both teams under these conditions. We hope to witness a competitive contest and wish both Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala the very best,\u201d said MCA President Rohit Pawar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As per the new rules, Jammu and Kashmir will be the host team as it ended Elite Group A as the table-toppers with 36 points. \u201cWe have a great record of hosting games while strictly abiding by and fulfilling the BCCI\u2019s guidelines. Our venue poses no weather concerns, which made it an ideal choice for this crucial match,\u201d added MCA Secretary Kamlesh Pisal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jammu & Kashmir have sealed their spot in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy after five years. On the other hand, Kerala has qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time in six years, making it just their third appearance in the quarter-finals of the first-class tournament\u2019s history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As per the new rules, Jammu and Kashmir will be the host team as it ended Elite Group A as the table-toppers with 36 points. \u201cWe have a great record of hosting games while strictly abiding by and fulfilling the BCCI\u2019s guidelines. Our venue poses no weather concerns, which made it an ideal choice for this crucial match,\u201d added MCA Secretary Kamlesh Pisal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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