New Delhi, June 1 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Monday said Ahmedabad was chosen as the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final because of its large seating capacity, allowing more spectators to attend and helping generate substantial revenue.

Responding to Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar's statement on the venue selection, Shukla told reporters that the BCCI prioritises stadiums with larger capacities while allotting major matches such as playoffs and finals.

"The playoff matches are BCCI-organised matches; we always strive to host major fixtures, such as the finals, in stadiums with large capacities. This ensures that substantial revenue is generated a...