Bhubaneswar

India-South Africa T20I: Sourav Ganguly Arrives In Bhubaneswar; Check His Itinerary

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the India-South Africa T20I match at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly arrived in Odisha capital on Sunday afternoon.

He was received by Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) secretary Sanjay Behera at Biju Patnaik International Airport. He was then driven to the Mayfair hotel where the players of both the teams are staying.

Notably, Sourav informed the OCA on Friday that he will be present to watch the second India-South Africa T20I.

According to sources, the BBCI chief and former India captain is scheduled to meet Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at his residence around 5 pm and then head to Barabati Stadium to watch the clash, which will begin at 7 pm.

Also Read: Odisha CM & Sourav Ganguly Set To Attend India-SA T20I Match At Barabati Stadium Today

The CM, who had bought the first ticket for the match, is also likely to be among the 45,000 spectators cheering the Men in Blue, aiming to bounce back in the second of five-match series against South Africa after the defeat in the opening T20I in Delhi.

Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts have started flocking to the stadium, which will be hosting an international cricket match after two and half years. Earlier today, the IMD had ruled out the possibility of heavy during the match.

Also Read: Barabati Sidelights: Cuttack Longs For A Competitive T20I & An India Win

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Former BJD MLA Blames Naveen Patnaik For Party’s Debacle In Odisha Polls

Bhubaneswar: After several Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders blamed VK Pandian for the regional party’s…

November 8, 2024

PM Modi Slams Opposition’s Article 370 Resolution: ‘Conspiracy Against Kashmir’

Mumbai: The Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance which formed the government in Jammu & Kashmir after winning…

November 8, 2024

Chief Justice Chandrachud’s Last Day At Work: ‘Forgive Me If I Ever Hurt Anyone’

New Delhi: It was the last day in office for Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as Chief…

November 8, 2024

Orissa HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money From Client To Bribe Judge

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against a lawyer…

November 8, 2024

Low Pressure Over Bay Of Bengal In 48 Hours; Check Forecast For Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The cyclonic circulation over southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a…

November 8, 2024

Congress Activists Hurl Eggs At Odisha HE Minister’s Residence In Bhubaneswar; Know Why

Bhubaneswar: Activists of the students’ wing of Odisha Congress staged a demonstration and threw eggs…

November 8, 2024

Love Jihad? Kashmiri Youth Held In Bhubaneswar For ‘Blackmailing’ Woman For Marriage

Bhubaneswar: Mahila Police in Bhubaneswar on Friday detained a Kashmiri Muslim youth, Samir Mansoor, for…

November 8, 2024

Woman RI Faints After Tehsildar’s Phone Call In Odisha; Husband Moves Police Alleging Mental Torture

Keonjhar: A woman Revenue Inspector (RI) reportedly fainted after Ghasipura Tehsildar in Odisha’s Keonjhar district…

November 8, 2024