Due to a conflict between the Dhanbad Cricket Association (DCA) and the Railways, the upcoming Jharkhand-Manipur Ranji Trophy match scheduled for February 2, 2024, in Dhanbad has been moved to Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. The DCA had booked the Railway Stadium for the match and paid the necessary fees, but the...
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BCCI was not satisfied with the pavilion and ground conditions at the stadium. The Railway Stadium hasn't hosted a Ranji Trophy match in seven years. Despite recent inspections by the JSCA pitch committee, the BCCI ultimately decided against hosting the match in Dhanbad. This ongoing dispute between the DCA and the Railways dates back seven years, preventing the stadium from even hosting local league matches. The Railways refuses to provide free use of the ground, citing new regulations, while the DCA refuses to pay any fees. This lack of activity has led to neglect of the stadium, with overgrown vegetation and a dilapidated pavilion.