On this auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s give you a spiritual yet cricketing edge.
There was a time when Rajiv Gandhi Stadium premises was strangling with constant failures, poor decisions and uncertainty but a small unexpected chapter of arrival of Vighnharta demystified the jinx and brought all the luck. Want to know more? Let’s dive in to see if a leap of faith can bring luck.
The Jinx Before Vighnaharta arrival in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Before the Ganesh Temple was constructed in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the team did not win even a single match at the venue. Three consecutive ODI losses added fuel to the fire. The curse extended till 2011 to domestic games as well. The defunct team struggled at home ground thus making a win a distinct proposition.
Following this, S Venkateshwaran, joint secretary of Hyderabad Cricket Association, unleashed the positivity within ground by following some puja rituals and installing a Ganpati mandir. Here, what he said
“They told us to conduct a puja and it was more aimed towards bringing some positive energy, good omen so to speak in the stadium. Our team (Hyderabad) was not doing well and there were a lot of issues we were facing from an administration point of view as well".
The turnaround at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
And then the faith jumped above and it broke the jinx surrounding the ground. The Vighnharta swept away all the troubles and brought good fortune to this ground. The unpredictable losses at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium turned the table and soon the wickets and scoreboards had another story to tell.
Hyderabad team soon qualified from Plate Group to Elite Group in 2011-12 season. The team did a noteworthy performance and was awarded the runners up trophy in Maharashtra in 2009-10.
The Rajiv Gandhi stadium went beyond the boundaries and strategies, and forged an unexpected alliance with Lord Ganesha. Unbelievable yet true!
