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India-Pakistan World T20 match shifted from Dharamsala to Kolkata

Kolkata: CAB president Sourav Ganguly visits Eden Garden to inspect preparations for ICC T20 World Cup in Kolkata on Feb 24, 2016. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday relocated the India vs Pakistan group stage World T20 match, to be played on March 19, from Dharamsala to Kolkata citing security reasons.

ICC CEO Dave Richardson announced the decision at a press conference here that the match will be played at the historic Eden Gardens ground where the final of the tournament will also be held.

Pakistan refused to play in Dharamsala and on Tuesday night, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held back their team from travelling to India following security concerns over the game.

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