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BCCI Reaffirms India‑Afghanistan T20 Match to Proceed Amid BRICS Summit Rumors
The BCCI has confirmed that the first T20 match between India and Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on September 13 in Delhi, will go ahead as planned despite rumours of cancellation due to security concerns from the BRICS summit.
BCCI has confirmed that the first T20 match between India and Afghanistan, scheduled to start on 13 September in Delhi, will proceed as planned.
Rumours of a cancellation had circulated widely, citing security concerns arising from the concurrent BRICS summit in Delhi. The speculation was amplified by the proximity of the international event and the heightened security protocols in the capital.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India clarified that the match will follow the official schedule and that no changes have been made to the fixture. The game is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with both teams expected to field their full squads.
Rumours of a cancellation had circulated widely, citing security concerns arising from the concurrent BRICS summit in Delhi. The speculation was amplified by the proximity of the international event and the heightened security protocols in the capital.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India clarified that the match will follow the official schedule and that no changes have been made to the fixture. The game is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with both teams expected to field their full squads.