Internet hosting two International Cup video games in as many days isn’t preferrred for organisational in addition to safety causes, stated a Hyderabad Cricket Affiliation (HCA) respectable on Sunday however BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was once cloudless that any longer tweak in agenda is “unlikely”. Later a much-delayed agenda announcement in June, the BCCI and ICC rescheduled as many as 9 video games previous this week, together with the marquee collision between Republic of India and Pakistan. With the Indo-Pak fixture in Ahmedabad complicated via a presen on October 15, Pakistan’s sport in opposition to Sri Lanka in Hyderabad was once moved to October 10 from October 12. The HCA could also be website hosting Pristine Zealand as opposed to Netherlands on October 9.
Now, with Hyderabad police expressing its reservations on offering safety for back-to-back video games, the HCA had sought some other trade in agenda, short of an opening of no less than a presen between the 2 video games.
“I can’t say it would be changed for sure but back to back games are not ideal. I mean if they (BCCI) are reconsidering that will be well and good. We will have to work with security agencies.
“Somebody would wish a presen in between two International Cup video games. We’re nonetheless attractive with safety companies to look whether it is conceivable or no longer. On the similar era we also are holding BCCI within the loop. The BCCI is totally acutely aware of what we’re seeking to do,” said an HCA official on condition of anonymity.
However, Shukla said in an official statement that no further changes are likely as it requires involvement of multiple stakeholders.
“I’m answerable for Hyderabad venue for WC. If there can be any factor or the rest, will aim to get it resolved. It isn’t simple to modify the International Cup agenda and it’s not going to occur. Handiest BCCI can’t trade agenda, groups, ICC, all concerned,” said Shukla, who is also a Congress Rajya Sabha member. For an international game, the Hyderabad Police deploys between 2000-2500 personnel.
“Deployment additionally will depend on nature of the sport and what number of community flip up. Police makes the ones tests and deploys accordingly,” the HCA source added.
Considering Pakistan’s involvement in one of those games, the security is expected to be heightened.
Pakistan, who will play in India for the first time since the T20 World Cup in 2016, will have a lengthy stay in Hyderabad as they play two warm-up games before featuring in as many tournament proper matches at the venue.
Their opening fixture is against the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 6.
The ticket sales for the ODI mega event start on August 25, not providing enough time to the average cricket fan to plan his or her travel.
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