INDIA PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS: Indian Premier League (IPL), which was in news due to unavailability of proper security forces scheduled during the election months in India is now shopping for bullet-proof buses and cars to protect the star players. The fate of the IPL tournament still remaines uncertain on Friday.
Reports in media says that a South African private security firm hired by the multi-million dollar Twenty20 league had approached a local company to buy 16 buses and 64 SUV's. The vehicles are worth approx 3.1 million dollars in all.
Additional protection issue came last week in the wake of the deadly attack against the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan on 3rd of March this year. The attack killed eight Pakistanis and have also injured seven players.
News also comes that with demand high from Indian politicians campaigning for next month's Indian general elections, the IPL may not be able to buy shielded vehicles at such a short notice.
The report comes as the Indian Premier League remained embroiled in a row with the Indian government over security issues.
The IPL scheduled opening is on April 10 and is scheduled to end up by May 24. The elections in India will take place in five phases from 16 April to 13 May and the vote counting date is 16 May.
Labels: IPL, Indian Premier League, India News, Cricket News, Indian Election
March 20, 2009 | 0
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