 "The Indian cricket team is slated to play the second Test from 2 July. Image: BCCI")
A suspicious package has been found near Centenary Square in Birmingham city centre, resulting in police to cordon off the area and evacuating nearby buildings. According to Revsportz, the Indian cricket team’s hotel is in the same area.
Suspicious package found near Team India hotel: Report
According to a statement from Birmingham City Centre Police, they were alerted just before 3 PM local time. The police quickly set up a security cordon and began investigating the package. They have asked the public to avoid the area.
“We’ve currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package. We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it’s assessed. Please avoid the area,” the police wrote in a statement.
The Indian cricket team, currently in England for the Test series, is reportedly staying at the Hyatt Hotel. The Indian team arrived in Birmingham last Wednesday for the second Test match, slated to start on 2 July.
A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police.
Usually, the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street.
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More ShortsA total of eight players, including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day.
However, an hour later police lifted the cordon.
(With agency inputs)