IND vs SA 2nd T20: Rishabh Pant and the rest of Indian squad were given a grand welcome as the Men in Blue arrived in Cuttack ahead of their 2nd T20 against South Africa. Having played the first game in Delhi last night, the teams traveled to the South East coast on Friday, amid tight security and great pomp and show. Follow India vs South africa live updates on Insidesport.IN
IND vs SA 2nd T20: Rishabh Pant and Co receive GRAND WELCOME, players greeted with shawls, song and dance amid tight security- Check pics
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Fans gathered in large numbers at the airport, outside their hotel, and on both sides of the road between the two places for one glimpse of the cricketing stars. The players were welcomed at the airport by members of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA). They were taken to the hotel in special buses amid tight security.
IND vs SA 2nd T20: Rishabh Pant and Co receive GRAND WELCOME, players greeted with shawls, song and dance amid tight security- Check pics
The players were greeted with shawls and garlands, while folk dance and songs were also set up in a grand welcome to the Indian stars. The players meanwhile were seen sporting N-95 masks, as they interacted with the officials and hospitality.
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“All arrangements have been made to provide foolproof security to the players, and ensure a smooth match on Sunday and practice on Saturday. The preparations to make necessary arrangements started a month back,” Bansal told reporters.
IND vs SA 2nd T20: Rishabh Pant and Co receive GRAND WELCOME, players greeted with shawls, song and dance amid tight security- Check pics
He also urged spectators to follow the guidelines regarding entry and exit routes. A security mock drill was conducted for the first time ahead of the international match. Tickets have been sold on both the online and offline modes, OCA secretary Sanjay Behera said.
Cuttack Collector BS Chayni said that a large number of VIPs and dignitaries are expected to come to the stadium for the match, with BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also expected to be in attendance. “As the chief minister has been invited, he may come to the stadium too. However, we are yet to receive any official communication in this regard,” Chayni said.
IND vs SA 2nd T20: Rishabh Pant and Co receive GRAND WELCOME, players greeted with shawls, song and dance amid tight security- Check pics
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