Greater Noida: Preparations are being made for the test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. In this connection, members of the cricket boards of both the countries have reached Greater Noida and will inspect the match venue today. If the condition of the ground and other arrangements are found to be fine, then this test match will get the green signal. However, the inspection is being considered only a formality.
This test match will be played between 9th and 13th September. Preparations are in full swing in Greater Noida for organizing this match. The board members have arrived to take stock of the condition of the ground, security of the players, and accommodation arrangements. They are staying at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Greater Noida amid tight security.
Meeting with officials
After the inspection, the board members of both the countries will hold an important meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Greater Noida Authority, District Officer, and Police Commissioner. The security arrangements of the teams of both the countries will be discussed in this meeting. After this, the members of both the teams can also hold a press conference. Along with this, the final agreement will also be reached between Afghanistan and Greater Noida Authority regarding the match.
This is a great opportunity for cricket lovers as they will get the opportunity to watch a cricket match of this level in Greater Noida. All eyes are now on the results of this inspection and meeting.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 20, 2024, 15:44 IST