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DDCA breaks silence on India-Afghan 1st T20I after BRICS Summit raises concerns

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NITESH DUBEY
DDCA breaks silence on India-Afghan 1st T20I after BRICS Summit raises concerns
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The Delhi District Cricket Association has confirmed that the India-Afghanistan T20I series will proceed as scheduled in New Delhi despite security concerns related to the BRICS Summit. The matches will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from September 13 to 17.

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Ensures the continuity of international sporting events amidst high-profile diplomatic gatherings.

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The first T20I between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 despite concerns over security arrangements in the national capital during the BRICS Summit.The match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium had come under a cloud of uncertainty after the Delhi Police sought a change in the schedule because of the security requirements surrounding the high-profile summit. The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), however, said on Thursday evening that there would be no change to the match date.“India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled.

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