Sri Lankan delegation due in Lahore today for T20 security review

LAHORE: A two-member security delegation of Sri Lankan Cricket Board will arrive in Lahore today (Wednesday) to inspect the arrangements for the third and final T20 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be held at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, October 29.

The International Cricket is all set to return to Lahore after almost a month, as the Gaddafi Stadium gets ready to welcome Sri Lankan team after successful hosting the three-match Independence Cup series against World XI in September.

The arena is being given a fresh look to hold the much-anticipated match. Pitches are being prepared and the grass has been cut in different patterns as the ground gets a makeover. Different enclosures are being washed and plastic chairs are getting their original colour back after dust removal, while the broken chairs are being replaced with new ones.

According to the security plan, the entire Nishtar Park sports complex and the restaurants and businesses located in its vicinity will be closed from October 26 to October 29.

"Similar measures [closing of the Nishtar Park sports complex] were also taken earlier this year when we organised the final of the Pakistan Super League and World XI matches last month",  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman said.

Online tickets for the upcoming match went on sale last week. The tickets are also available at designated courier centres. The first and second T20 of the series will be held on Thursday and Friday this week at Abu Dhabi.