NEW DELHI: Team of International Cricket Council on Tuesday visited the hill station of Dharamsala, India, and gave it the green signal to host the nail biting India-Pakistan clash at the World Twenty20 next year.
The 17-member team lead by the ICC’s head of events, Chris Tetley, and Tournament Director of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) MV Sridhar inspected the facilities at the stadium and all showed satisfaction that it could host the rivalry of Pakistan and India.
“We have carried out inspection from all aspects and are happy with the facilities here,” Said Chris Tetly.
“Dharamshala has already hosted a number of International matches and was a fantastic venue. Given the India-Pakistan match, which will be held here on March 19, we had have detailed discussions on security arrangements with host organisation.”
BCCI official MV Sridhar said the capacity of the HPCA stadium would be increased to accommodate more fans during the World T20.
India and Pakistan will meet in the group stages on March 19 in remote Dharamsala in the Himalayan foothills whose stadium houses just 23,000 fans, and is located 1,162 metres (3,800 feet) above sea level.
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