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India-Afghanistan T20 Opener Stays On Amid BRICS Summit
India and Afghanistan are scheduled to play a T20 cricket match in Delhi on September 13.
The game will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
At the same time, Delhi will host the BRICS Summit.
Police were worried because the summit needs many security officers and special traffic arrangements.
They also expected thousands of cricket fans to attend the match.
Police therefore asked whether the game could be moved to another date.
The DDCA met with the police and was told that support and arrangements would be provided.
The DDCA then confirmed that the match will happen as planned.
The first India-Afghanistan T20I will be played on September 13 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Delhi Traffic Police had requested postponement because of BRICS Summit security and traffic demands.
The summit is scheduled for September 12-13 and is expected to bring foreign delegates, dignitaries and VVIPs to Delhi.
Police cited extensive deployments, VIP route management and an expected cricket crowd of 25,000-35,000 spectators.
After discussions with the DDCA, authorities assured the association of necessary support, and the remaining matches remain scheduled for September 15 and 17.
- Who
- India and Afghanistan, with the Delhi and District Cricket Association confirming the fixture.
- What
- The first T20I of a three-match series will proceed without postponement.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India.
- When
- September 13; the BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13, with the other T20Is on September 15 and 17.
- Why
- The Delhi Traffic Police initially sought a change because the summit requires major security, traffic-control and VIP-movement arrangements, but later assured the DDCA of necessary support.
Reschedule the match
Play as scheduled
Security and traffic management
Reschedule the match
Delhi Traffic Police requested a postponement because the BRICS Summit requires extensive traffic diversions, VIP-route regulation, route clearance and personnel deployment, while the match could draw 25,000-35,000 spectators.
Play as scheduled
The DDCA said the match could proceed after a meeting in which Delhi Traffic Police assured it of all necessary support and arrangements.
Priority during the summit
Reschedule the match
Police cited the international importance of the BRICS Summit and asked that the match be moved until the summit and related traffic arrangements were completed.
Play as scheduled
The DDCA concluded that the cricket calendar did not need to be changed and publicly ruled out postponement.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Afghanistan, first T20I
- Match date
- September 13
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Series schedule
- The other matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17 at the same stadium.
- BRICS Summit
- Scheduled for September 12-13 in Delhi
- Expected cricket crowd
- Approximately 25,000-35,000 spectators
- Final decision
- DDCA confirmed there will be no postponement after meeting with Delhi Traffic Police.
Quotes
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)
The cricket association responsible for the Delhi fixture
“In view of the international importance and priority of the BRICS Summit, DDCA is requested to kindly consider rescheduling/postponing the match scheduled on 13.09.2026 to any suitable date after completion of the Summit and related traffic arrangements.”
livemint.com
“Delhi Traffic Police has requested DDCA to reschedule the India vs Afghanistan match scheduled for September 13. However, DDCA has informed that the match is not their event. Any decision regarding a date change will be communicated in due course.”
republicworld.com
DCP Traffic, Central Range
Delhi Traffic Police official who requested that the match be rescheduled.
“In view of the international importance and priority of the BRICS Summit, DDCA is requested to kindly consider rescheduling/postponing the match scheduled on 13.09.2026 to any suitable date after completion of the Summit and related traffic arrangements.”
rediff.com
Sources
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