The reduction in the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches being played in Maharashtra is not only disappointing cricket lovers, but will also affect the state’s revenue collection. With only seven matches being played in Mumbai and none in Pune, the state will lose out on crores in revenue compared to previous years.

Gone with the money : Officials said the city did not get to host even a single match as the Pune Warriors are no longer part of the IPL file pic

In the last IPL season, Pune and Mumbai had both hosted eight matches each and Rs 3.89 crore was generated from Pune district alone.