The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to move the matches scheduled to be held in Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium to another venue following the Cauvery protests, ANI reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The decision was taken by BCCI after the CSK vs KKR match at Chepauk on Friday. 4,000 cops were deployed on IPL duty as Cauvery protests escalated in Chennai. "It is difficult for the police to handle the situation," said BCCI sources.Politicians, artists, Tamil-enthusiasts and activists took to the streets on Tuesday over the Cauvery water dispute, demanding that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not be held in Chennai until the Cauvery Management Board is formed. The area around MA Chidambaram Stadium became volatile in the evening with protesters threatening to immolate themselves. Nearly 800 were arrested for burning jerseys, throwing footwear, damaging barricades and even attacking an ambulance. Police personnel were deployed at the stadium since 9 am. Overall, the stadium’s perimeter was coloured by khakhi and rows of yellow barricades.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to move the matches scheduled to be held in Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium to another venue following the Cauvery protests, ANI reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The decision was taken by BCCI after the CSK vs KKR match at Chepauk on Friday. 4,000 cops were deployed on IPL duty as Cauvery protests escalated in Chennai. "It is difficult for the police to handle the situation," said BCCI sources.Politicians, artists, Tamil-enthusiasts and activists took to the streets on Tuesday over the Cauvery water dispute, demanding that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not be held in Chennai until the Cauvery Management Board is formed. The area around MA Chidambaram Stadium became volatile in the evening with protesters threatening to immolate themselves. Nearly 800 were arrested for burning jerseys, throwing footwear, damaging barricades and even attacking an ambulance. Police personnel were deployed at the stadium since 9 am. Overall, the stadium’s perimeter was coloured by khakhi and rows of yellow barricades.