India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I to proceed in Delhi despite BRICS summit date concerns

The Delhi Traffic Police had sought a rescheduling of the India-Afghanistan T20I over BRICS Summit arrangements, but DDCA received assurances for traffic and security.

The India-Afghanistan first T20I will go ahead as scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 13, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) confirmed on Thursday. Concerns The clarification comes after the Delhi Traffic Police had earlier requested that the match be postponed. The date change request was made citing arrangements and traffic restrictions linked to the BRICS Summit in the national capital. The BRICS summit will be held on September 12-13, while the IND vs AFG game will also be held in the national capital on Sunday. India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled.Following a meeting with Delhi Traffic Police, DDCA has been assured of all necessary support and arrangements.No postponement.— DDCA (@delhi_cricket) September 10, 2026 DDCA quash postponement reports“The India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled. Following a meeting with Delhi Traffic Police, DDCA has been assured of all necessary support and arrangements. No postponement,” the DDCA said in a statement.The BRICS Summit is being held in Delhi during the same period, prompting concerns over security and traffic management in the city. The Traffic Police had sought changes to the cricket schedule amid the expected movement of dignitaries and VIP convoys.However, after discussions with the DDCA, the authorities have cleared the way for the match to take place as planned.IND Vs AFG T20I Postponed? BRICS Summit Could Force Date Change For New Delhi MatchThe September 13 fixture will be the first T20I of India's three-match series against Afghanistan in Delhi. The remaining two matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With the DDCA now confirming that there will be no postponement, the India-Afghanistan series will begin as originally scheduled.

The IND vs AFG 1st T20I could be postponed amid security concerns in New Delhi. The match was set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13 but could be moved with the BRICS summit also held on the same date in the capital city. The Men in Blue have already arrived in Delhi and began training with a confirmation from BCCI expected soon. Why Could IND vs AFG 1st T20I Be Rescheduled?As per Cricbuzz, the primary reason behind the potential rescheduling is the clash between the cricket match and the BRICS summit. With additional security personnel likely to be deployed and movement restrictions expected in sensitive areas, hosting a major international cricket fixture on the same day could place an added burden on security agencies.The Arun Jaitley Stadium is located in central Delhi, an area where security and traffic management could become particularly important during the summit. As a result, authorities may prefer to avoid conducting two major events simultaneously in the capital to ensure smooth security operations and minimise disruption to public movement.Delhi Traffic Police has requested DDCA to reschedule the cricket match on 13th September between India and Afghanistan, at Arun Jaitley Stadium. DDCA has told them it’s not their event and if any change in the date happens, it will be notified in due course: pic.twitter.com/nmyVoXgMGZ— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2026 BRICS Ties Need To Move Beyond Dialogue, Deliver Tangible Benefits For Indian Businesses: PHDCCIThis is a developing story...