Australian Cricket Board’s delegation visits PSCA to review security arrangements

LAHORE: The security delegation of the Australian Cricket Board on Saturday visited Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) headquarters here in Lahore to review security arrangements.

The three-member security delegation of Australia was given in detailed briefing at the PSCA on the measures in place to provide the VVIP security cover to the visiting team.

The delegation, with different CCTV cameras, monitored the overall security arrangements put in place by law enforcement agencies in Lahore.

The security delegation was also briefed on the use of modern technology and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

The security team also reviewed the maneuvering process with the help of cameras installed across the city from the PSCA center.

On this occasion, the mobile command vehicle of the security team was also inspected. The security delegation of the Australian cricket team expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements of the PSCA. Later, a commemorative shield was presented by the PSCA.

The Australian delegation expressed their satisfaction over the security arrangements in Lahore and other cities where matches would be played.

Schedule of matches

It is pertinent to mention here that Australia are set to tour Pakistan for the first time in over 24 years, in March 2022. The series will comprise of three Tests, three ODIs and a one-off T20I. The matches will be held across Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore, which will host one Test each. The limited-overs leg will be held entirely in Lahore.

1st Test, Karachi – March 3 to 7

2nd Test, Rawalpindi – March 12 to 16

3rd Test, Lahore – March 21 to 25

1st ODI, Lahore – March 29

2nd ODI, Lahore – March 31

3rd ODI, Lahore – April 2

T20I, Lahore – April 5