By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Government of Odisha urges sports lovers coming to watch India – South Africa T20 match at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, to take ample precautionary measures to protect themselves from heatwave and wear masks all through the match.
The gates of Barabati Stadium will open at 3 PM tomorrow for the visitors. The spectators can find their entry gate numbers mentioned on their tickets.
Three-tier security arrangements have been made inside and outside of the Barabati Stadium. While one layer of security will be there around the playground while another layer of security will guard the stadium. The third layer of force will be deployed outside of the stadium including different entry and exit points.
Cuttack DCP Pinak Mishra has asked the spectators to carry cash along with them to buy the eateries inside the stadium. All the bags will be examined during entry check points.
The spectators have been barred from carrying food items and water bottles into the stadium, he said.Besides, all other objectionable items like matchbox, lighter, stick, fuel, knife, helmet, etc will not be allowed inside the match venue, the DCP informed.
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. Further, they cannot carry any electric device except for mobiles during the match.
