Uttarakhand Loses Ranji Trophy Semi-Final Hosting Due to Poor Stadium, Pitch

• Uttarakhand stripped of Ranji Trophy semi-final hosting rights despite reaching the semi-finals for the first time.
• Dehradun's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium found to have poor pitch, uneven ground, and inadequate drainage.
• BCCI pitch curator's inspection revealed significant shortcomings in the stadium facilities.
• The semi-final match will now be held at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow or Green Park in Kanpur.
• Former BCCI Vice President Mahim Verma criticized the state's sports department for negligence, citing economic and sporting losses.