Security around Indian cricketers has been significantly beefed up in Brisbane in the wake of the hostage crisis in Sydney with government saying that the team was a “national treasure” and no effort will be spared to ensure its safety.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said Australian authorities have conveyed to the government that the team's security has been enhanced.
BCCI said it was keeping a close watch on the unfolding events there.
"We are constantly in touch with Cricket Australia top bosses. We are monitoring the situation closely and security of our players is paramount. The players are in Brisbane and everything is normal there,” BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said.
“We have been informed by CA that additional police forces have been deployed with the Indian team. We are happy with what CA has arranged,” he added.
An armed man today took undisclosed number of people including an Indian techie at lindt Chocolate Cafe in Sydney hostage.
Asked if the incident could have an impact on the fourth Test of the series scheduled in Sydney from January 6, Patel said it was too early to comment on that.
"We haven't reached that stage as next Test is in Brisbane. It's too early to comment on the fate of the Sydney Test. We are confident CA will take appropriate measures to ensure safety and security. At this point I can't say anything about Sydney Test. For us the tour is still on," said Patel.