India vs Bangladesh T20 Series: Team India Preps For October 6 Battle Under Tight Security in Gwalior

The Indian and Bangladesh cricket teams have landed in Gwalior for their upcoming T20 International match, scheduled for October 6 at the Srimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, began their practice session on Thursday at 2 PM. Team India arrived for their training at 5 PM, with key players like Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitendra Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Abhishek Sharma seen gearing up for the big game.

To ensure smooth proceedings, Gwalior Collector and District Magistrate Ruchika Chauhan has imposed restrictive orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defense Code, effective until October 7. This decision comes in light of protests by various local organizations against recent events in Bangladesh, marked by rallies, effigy burnings, and other demonstrations in Gwalior.

In response, the police have increased monitoring, especially on social media platforms, to prevent the spread of inflammatory messages, videos, or images that could stir communal tensions. A strict ban on carrying weapons is in place, and security has been tightened citywide to ensure a peaceful match.

Both teams arrived in Gwalior on Wednesday afternoon amid rising protests regarding Bangladesh's participation. To avoid any incidents, security measures were ramped up. While the Indian team exited the airport through the front gate, the Bangladesh team was discreetly escorted out the back and placed in a Volvo bus under heavy security. Additional members of the Bangladesh squad arrived later that evening on a 4 PM flight, all escorted safely to their hotels with a large security convoy.