WHATS ALLOWED ? WHATS NOT ALLOWED? TO INDIA VS SA T20I MATCH AT BARABATI
Bhubaneswar (The Quiver) : Barabati stadium of Cuttack is all set for the iconic second T20 international match to be played between India and South Africa tomorrow.
The ticket receivers who successfully got tickets after competing with large crowds, enduring lathi charge by police must be stress out as no one can stop them from watching the match tomorrow. According to Cuttack DCP Pinak Mishra , the gates of Barabati stadium will be opened for the entry of spectators from 3 pm tomorrow. The fans will enter the stadium as per the gates mentioned in their respective tickets.
While briefing the media, Cuttack DCP Pinak Mishra today said that around 62 platoons of police force have been mobilised in this regard. “We have made adequate arrangements to ensure that spectators enjoy the match without any hassle. There would be special security cordons in and outside the stadium,” said Mishra.
WHAT THE SPECTATORS CANNOT TAKE?
Several things like coins ,water bottles, sticks, lighter and helmets, bags ,eating packets, matchstick box have been banned inside the stadium as they can be hurled . These restrictions are done to avoid repetition of the violence incident that occurred during the last match hosted in Barabati Stadium.
Mishra said spectators need to keep their helmets in the parking lot. No water bottles will be allowed as the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has made adequate provisions to provide drinking water inside the stadium. The spectators will also not be allowed to carry any food items inside the stadium.
“We appeal to spectators not to bring any electronic equipment, sharp objects and coins as well”, added Mishra.
WHAT THE SPECTATORS CAN TAKE?
The spectators are allowed of taking their match tickets, masks , spectacles, mobile phones into the stadium on the match day.
“Only mobile phones will be allowed. As per BCCI guidelines, the OCA has also appealed to spectators to wear face masks and there will be no entry without masks. All the police personnel will also wear masks,” Mishra added.
