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GT20 Canada fixture delayed due to security threats

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Vishkar Chaudhary
GT20 Canada fixture delayed due to security threats

The cricket match last Friday between Montreal Tigers and Winnipeg Hawks was delayed by 90 minutes and reduced by 12 overs per side because of a bomb threat. A mysterious package was found by the police inside the venue CAA Centre Stadium in Brampton, where all the cricket matches for this league will be held. GT20’s official Twitter account tweeted the announcement to inform fans. However, they didn’t disclose the true reason to avoid panic among fans who are waiting outside the venue. 

 

“Match has been delayed due to some technical reason. We’ll get back to you shortly with an update. #GT2019 #MTvsWH” 

 

Police with sniffer dogs inspected the area as they were alerted by the unattended package present in the site. There are also reports that a hole was found in a temporarily constructed fence within the venue. The police also took measures to prevent any future security threats. 

 

Despite the incident, the match went on smoothly. Montreal Tigers thrashed Winnipeg Hawks by 24 runs. It was a good idea that the media and the GT20 management didn’t disclose the cause of delay for the match, otherwise, it will just cause widespread panic among the fans at the venue. There will be adjustments with the schedule if the whole match will be postponed. 

 

Recently, Brampton Wolves defeated the Edmonton Royals by 27 runs. Shahid Afridi on the winning team was the player of the match. The defeated team will have a match with Montreal Tigers on July 31 while the champions will face Winnipeg Hawks on August 1.  

 

The 2019 Global T20 Canada is the second edition of the cricket league that began on 25 July 2019 and scheduled to wrap up on 11 August 2019. There are six teams who will play which are Toronto Nationals, Winnipeg Hawks, Edmonton Royals, Montreal Tigers, Brampton Wolves, and the defending champions Vancouver Knights.

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