Did RCB Cancel Practice Session Because Of Terror Threat?

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad today.

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However, some activities on the eve of the match have attracted a lot of attention.

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On Tuesday, the Narendra Modi Stadium hosted Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hence, RCB and RR could only use the stadium to train after their match.

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The teams were instead given the option to practice at the University Ground in Ahmedabad.

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While RR trained between 4 and 6 p.m. at the University Ground, RCB’s decision to cancel their session without any explanation has left many intrigued.

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A report in the Bengali daily Anandabazar Patrika mentioned Gujarat Police officials hinting that it was related to a security threat to Virat Kohli.

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Two days ago, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested four suspected terrorists belonging to ISIS from the Ahmedabad International Airport.

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However, it had nothing to do with the terror threats, as RCB’s training was canceled before the arrests were made, as confirmed by sources to News18.

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Reportedly, the practice session was cancelled due to the intense heat in Ahmedabad.

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The RCB vs. RR game will happen as per schedule. Both teams are determined to secure a spot in the final, adding to the intensity of the competition.

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