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Sports News | Indian Cricketers Asked to Stay Indoors After Suspicious Packet Found in Heart of Birmingham
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Birmingham, Jul 1 (PTI) The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of Birmingham, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square. A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police. Also Read | IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025, Birmingham Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for India vs England Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy Match at Edgbaston. Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street. A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day. Also Read | Jessica Pegula Eliminated From Wimbledon 2025; Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto Delivers Big Shock As She Defeats No 3 Seed in First Round. “We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package,” read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X. “We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area,” the message read. However, an hour later police lifted the cordon. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
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