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Anti-racism squad to guard IPL players at Cuttack

Extra precaution was needed in the wake of racial attack on Indians in Australia. The squad members in plain clothes would be deployed at all sitting places in the stadium including galleries.

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To prevent any untoward incident during the IPL matches here, the Orissa police has constituted an anti-racism squad to maintain law and order at Barabati Stadium, one of the home venues of Deccan Chargers.
    
Extra precaution was needed in the wake of racial attack on Indians in Australia. The squad members in plain clothes would be deployed at all sitting places in the stadium including galleries, said a senior police official.
    
Many Australian players including Deccan captain Adam Gilchrist will feature in the two IPL matches scheduled here on March 19 and 21.
    
Beside this issue, the requirement of such a squad was essential in view of a threat issued by a local outfit Kalinga Sena, a fringe political outfit which is opposed to participation of Australian players here, the official said.
    
After arrival, the Deccan Chargers team will start net practice from March 15 at Barabati Stadium.
    
KingsXI Punjab on March 18 and Delhi Daredevils will have their practice session on March 20, Orissa Cricket Association secretary Asribad Behera told reporters here.

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