Hyderabad: In an unprecedented development during the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the highly anticipated Baroda vs Gujarat clash has been officially shifted to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium due to extraordinary crowd interest and security considerations arising from the massive craze surrounding Hardik Pandya.

Officials confirmed that the decision was taken after unusually large gatherings of fans were recorded near team hotels, practice nets, and ticket counters – far exceeding typical domestic tournament turnout. The surge, organisers say, is driven entirely by the excitement to watch Hardik Pandya, whose star power continues to attract fans in overwhelming numbers.

“The enthusiasm for Hardik Pandya is unbelievable. Fan turnout, enquiries, and crowd movement exceeded our

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