The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts from Indore to Pune after the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) reported its inability to host the matches.

Officials explained that the unavailability of hotel rooms forced the change.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Friday that the knockout stage will now take place in two venues: the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Gahunje and the Dr DY Patil Academy ground in Ambi, located on the outskirts of Pune.

Top players from across the country are competing in the tournament. Sources indicated that former India captain Rohit Sharma may make himself available for Mumbai during the knockout stage, adding excitement to the competition.

The BCCI operations team already fin

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