The much-anticipated World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan will be held as scheduled in Dharamsala, tournament director M.V. Sridhar said on Tuesday.
“The match is on. The State and Central governments are on board and all security arrangements have been made,” he said after a meeting with Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry, M.K. Singla, besides others.
Pakistan will play against India on March 19 in Dharamsala. There has been some opposition from the State, including from ex-servicemen, on holding the match at the hill station.
Mr. Sridhar, however, said the discussions with the Home Ministry officials remained inconclusive and a few issues are yet to be sorted out.
Representatives of the Himachal Pradesh government were also present at the meeting.
Mr. Singla said an official team of Pakistan had visited Dharamsala and has expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements in the stadium as well as hotels in the hill station.
Mr. Singla said Kangra District Magistrate and local Inspector General of Police assured full protection to players and the venue.
Besides the Dharamsala match, Pakistan will play two matches — against New Zealand on March 22 and Australia on March 25.
