IPL 2023: BCCI face criticism as groundstaff use hair dryer, sponge to dry surface at Narendra Modi Stadium after rain interruptions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India faced constant criticism after using a hair dryer and sponge to dry the surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after constant rain interruptions. 

After persistent rain on Sunday, May 28, the much-awaited final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans went into IPL's first-ever final reserve day. 

The state looked set for the final, to begin with, stars weaving their magic before the first ball. MS Dhoni and Co. won the toss and opted to field first. Gujarat posted a massive 214 on the board just before the rain gods showed their presence at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

The rain eventually stopped, and what followed took the fans by storm. BCCI faced major criticism as groundsmen were spotted using hair dryers and sponges to dry the surface, which did not go well with the fans. 

Madhuri Adnal@madhuriadnal

87 Crores of Budget for IPL 2023 league and 80rs Hair Dryer to Dry This stadium😅😂🤷🏻‍♂️

11:42 PM · May 29, 2023

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Tempest@ColdCigar

Itna ameer hai BCCI, kam se kam dyson ke hair dryer to use krte.

12:43 AM · May 30, 2023

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KillBill@snicky999

Some epic scenes can be seen only in indian cricket..! Lol, on the paper the richest board but on the field mehhh..! Spongelu istri pettelu hair dryer lu thuuuu @BCCI

10:46 PM · May 29, 2023

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