Water bottles to be restricted in Barabati ODI

To provide foolproof security, the spectators will not be allowed to carry water bottles inside the Barabati Stadium in the forthcoming India-England 2nd ODI schedule to be played in Cuttack on January 19.

A three-member Cricket Board Recce Team met Commissioner of Police YB Khurania on Fridayand discussed regarding the England team’s tour to Odisha. They also had discussions with the Odisha Cricket Association and the Mayfair Hotel management.

The capacity of the Barabati Stadium has been reduced from 45,000 to 41,000. Apart from other stands, the seats of all the galleries will also be numbered. The height of the netting will be increased and CCTV system will be installed in the stadium as well as at the entry gates.

As it has been decided to restrict water bottles inside the stadium, adequate drinking water facilities will be provided in all stands of the stadium.

John Donald Carr, Anthony Eatherdale and Reginald Clyde Dicason of England visited the State.