Cricket

Gwalior Braces for India-Bangladesh T20I Amidst Tight Security and ProtestsAhead of the highly anticipated T20I match between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, the city has been placed under heightened security to ensure a safe and incident-free event.Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Gwalior, and over 2,500 police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. Police presence will be visible from 2 pm onwards, and officers will remain on duty until spectators have safely returned home after the day-night game.Social media is also being closely monitored for any inflammatory content that could incite violence.Despite the security measures, right-wing organizations Bajrang Dal and Hindu Mahasabha continue to oppose the match. Bajrang Dal's national convenor, Neeraj Dauneria, has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to cancel the event, citing concerns about terrorism and the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.Hindu Mahasabha vice-president Jaiveer Bhardwaj has announced a Gwalior bandh until 1 pm on Sunday to protest the match. The organization claims that the Bangladesh team has been restricted to their hotel and stadium due to their protests.Business establishments in the city have been asked to remain closed on Sunday as part of the protest. Police have previously arrested several Hindu Mahasabha workers for demonstrating against the match.The India-Bangladesh T20I is a significant sporting event for Gwalior, and the authorities are determined to ensure that it proceeds smoothly and without any disruptions. The security measures and the ongoing protests highlight the importance of maintaining peace and harmony during such events.

Indian Cricket Team's Triumphant Return to Delhi Amidst Tight SecurityNEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team, fresh from their historic T20 World Cup victory, is set to arrive in the national capital on Thursday morning, prompting extensive security measures by the Delhi Police.The team is expected to land at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) around 6 am on a chartered flight from Barbados. From the airport, they will be escorted to the ITC Maurya Hotel in a convoy of vehicles accompanied by armed policemen.To ensure the team's safety and manage the anticipated crowds, the police have deployed a robust security apparatus along the route from the airport to the hotel. Two companies of paramilitary personnel will be stationed around the hotel and key routes in central Delhi.Fans are expected to gather along the travel routes and outside the hotel to celebrate the team's triumph. The police have advised the public to avoid large gatherings and maintain social distancing norms.After arriving at the hotel, the team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 11 am. They are scheduled to depart for Mumbai at 4 pm.In Mumbai, the team will participate in an open bus road show followed by a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium. The event is expected to draw a massive crowd of fans eager to witness the victorious team.The Delhi Police have urged the public to cooperate with the security arrangements and avoid any inconvenience. They have also requested fans to refrain from using drones or other flying objects near the team's convoy or the hotel.

Nassau County Prepares for High-Security ICC Men's T20 World Cup India-Pakistan ClashNassau County officials have implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of attendees at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup India-Pakistan match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.In response to a vague terror threat circulating online, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman emphasized that "none of this is unanticipated." He stated that the county is prepared to "leave no stone unturned" to protect the public.Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder outlined the extensive security detail, which includes over 100 additional patrol officers, inter-departmental collaboration, and the involvement of federal agencies such as the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection."The scale and magnitude of the security for this India-Pakistan match will be more compared to when we hosted the USA President Barack Obama some years ago," Ryder said.The security measures include increased patrols in the vicinity of the stadium, coverage of houses of worship, small businesses, and malls, and the deployment of cameras throughout the stadium and its surrounding pathways.Ryder emphasized that the county has "the best of intelligence" and is "very confident" in its ability to keep everyone safe.Despite the heightened security, officials stressed that the event is expected to be a celebration of cricket and a showcase of the sport's growing popularity in the United States.