By news bureau
Melbourne: Australian cricket players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hockey players participating in the hockey World Cup (starting Feb. 28) have been advised not to venture out of their hotels alone or wear national uniforms and other clothing identifying their nationality.
Bob Nicholls, the Australian chief of security for the IPL, said they were satisfied with the security arrangements but as precautionary measures they have given a list of do’s and don’ts to their players, reports PTI.
“The times that we would be most concerned about is when they are out and about on their own, we will be giving them a list of dos and don’ts. It is pretty straightforward, the greater risk is if people are going out on their own rather than in a team environment, and not to go out advertising that they are Aussies, wearing Aussie shirts.
Earlier, the ultra right wing Bal Thackerey-led Shiv Sena had threatened that they will not let Australian cricketers play in Mumbai and Nagpur, venues for IPL matches, in the wake of attacks on Indians in Australia.
