NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons, India’s cricket board (BCCI) said.
Babar Azam and his men will meet 2019 runners-up New Zealand on Friday but fans will not be allowed inside the stadium in Hyderabad “… as per the advice of the local security agencies”, the BCCI said in a statement on Monday.
“The match in Hyderabad coincides with festivals on the day and large gatherings are expected around the city.
Source : Reuters
