Dharmasala to play host for a few matches by Cricketarchive Staff Reporter

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Event:

Indian Premier League 2009

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DateLine: 11th March 2009

 

Dharamsala will host two Indian Premier League matches which gets underway in Mumbai from April 10, IPL Chairman Lalit Modi said on Tuesday. The Hill Town has been included as the third venue with Ahmedabad and Vishakapatnam being the other two new centres this year.

 

Modi also said that IPL will take full responsibility for a centrally-managed security set-up which will cost 10 times more than last year. Modi said the security of players, officials and fans will no longer be left to individual franchises as was the case last year. Asked about the reported apprehensions of foreign players and the host state governments, Modi said, "Three state governments (of the eight involved) have already given us their clearance in writing. The other five are expected to give it in a day or so. One state government had asked for a change of date and we are working it out."

 

Modi also ruled out apprehension from players from travelling to the country.

 

"No foreign player has so far contacted the IPL to say that he is apprehensive. They have never been uncomfortable about coming here. India is not Pakistan, we are a safe country," he said. Modi also rejected the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations demands for a say in the security arrangements for IPL.