Wed Oct 09 14:07:16 UTC 2024: – International cricket returns to Gwalior after 14 years with the first T20I of a three-match series scheduled for Sunday at the newly-built Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium.
– The stadium is expected to host a high-scoring match, reflecting performance trends from the recent Madhya Pradesh League (MPL), where four teams scored over 200 runs in 12 games played in June.
– The average first innings score during the MPL was 171, and the second innings average was 150, with rain affecting some games.
– Team India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, focused on improving all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s bowling technique during practice sessions.
– The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Gwalior on match day to protest alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, prompting local authorities to impose restrictions under Section 163 to prevent gatherings and protests.
– Gwalior Police have arrested around 30 members of the Hindu Mahasabha in anticipation of potential unrest.

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