Cuttack: Ahead of the first T20 international match of the ongoing series at Barabati stadium on December 20, both India and Sri Lanka cricket teams arrived to a rousing reception at Bhubaneswar here on Monday.
Both the teams reached Biju Patnaik International Airport in a special plane from Visakhapatnam in the afternoon and were escorted to Mayfair Hotel amid tight security arrangements by Commissionerate Police.
Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) officials informed that both the teams are scheduled to undergo a practice at Barabati stadium tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Odisha DGP RP Sharma today took stock of the security arrangements made by Commissionerate Police at a review meeting held at the stadium today.
Over 63 platoons of police force will be deployed for the scheduled T20 international match between India and Sri Lanka to be played on Wednesday.
“The Commissionerate Police has made adequate security arrangements along the travel route of the players, including the airport, hotel and at the stadium,” said Sharma.
Sharma further stated that the entire Barabati Stadium will be under CCTV surveillance while extra focus has been given to ensure that no spectator is allowed to carry any article that can be used as a missile and thrown into the stadium during the match.
Police Commissioner YB Khurania informed that no water bottles will be allowed to the stadium and already a special advisory has been issued for spectators informing of which route to take to reach the venue and place for parking.
The Cuttack district administration on the other hand has also decided to install giant screens at multiple locations in Cuttack to facilitate fans who have not got tickets to watch the match.
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