India-Afghanistan T20I in Delhi to go ahead despite BRICS Summit traffic concerns

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The India-Afghanistan T20I match is confirmed to take place in Delhi on September 13, despite initial concerns raised by Delhi Traffic Police over the concurrent BRICS Summit. Traffic police had requested a postponement to manage the movement of VVIP convoys alongside an expected crowd of 35,000 cricket fans. However, the Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed the match will proceed as originally scheduled. Traffic police have since assured that necessary arrangements and support will be put in place to handle both events simultaneously.

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