Tight security for Irani Trophy match

In view of the serial blasts in different parts of the country, the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has put in place tight security arrangements during the Irani Trophy match between Rest of India and Delhi starting September 24.

The BCA has banned carrying of water bottles, radio, explosives and electronic equipment, fire crackers, match box, lighter, mobile phones, helmets and fire crackers in the Reliance Cricket Stadium.

The Rest of India team is headed by Anil Kumble and Delhi is team headed by Virender Sehwag.

Both the teams will have practice session on Monday and Tuesday and there will be tight security throughout the match.

The security will be assisted by private security agency. Right from the main road entrance to the ground and inside the stadium close circuit TV cameras have been installed.

Total 30 cameras have been installed, in addition two cameramen of BCA will be there throughout the match.

The CCTV cameras will be closely monitored by the Vadodara police in the police control room at the ground with the help of Plasma screen.

The entire match has been insured for an amount of Rs 2.45 crore covering all the aspect related to match.

BCA secretary Vijaysinh S Indulkar said that it is for the first time in a Irani Trophy match, entry for spectators is free.

He said the arrangements have been made to provide drinking water free of charge from water huts to be set up for the spectators.

Jatin Vakil, media manager and convener press committee of BCA said that sitting arrangements have been made for 5,000 spectators to see the match.

He said a medical team with doctors of different specialties will be available on call for any field emergency or assistance. An Ambulance will also be kept ready, Vakil added.

Vakil said that, an official communication from Sachin Tendulkar stating he would not play in this match has been received by the BCA.

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