Security is tightened before the first T20 World Cup match in New York, including positioning police snipers at covert locations around the stadium.
The temporary stands at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York were used at the Las Vegas Grand PrixSecurity has been tightened before the first T20 World Cup match at a temporary stadium in New York, including positioning police snipers at covert locations around the ground.
India play Pakistan at the venue on 9 June, in what is the most high-profile match in the tournament's group stage. "The safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place," the International Cricket Council said in a statement to BBC Sport.
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