NEW DELHI – Indian Premier League hit with a set back when two of itsimportant matches have been shifted to other locations due secuirtyconcerns.

The Eden Gardens will host two play-off matches that were originallyscheduled in Pune, Indian Premier League governing council confirmed today.

The GC has confirmed that Kolkata will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2on May 23 and 25 respectively, IPL GC chairman Rajeev Shukla told PTI. Asper the original schedule, Pune was scheduled to host the Eliminator andQualifier 2 but the venue became Chennai Super Kings’ adopted home for sixmatches owing to security concerns for the Cauvery protests in Tamil Nadu.The 67,000 capacity Eden Gardens emerged as the frontrunner and wasadequately compensated by the IPL GC.

We are happy to host the play-off matches and are looking forward to it,Cricket Association of Bengal joint-secretary Avishek Dalmiya said.Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will play host to the Qualifier 1 and the Finalon May 22 and 27 respectively.