He also spoke about the security issues faced by the IPL and said that he understood the government’s point of view that resources would be stretched given that the Loksabha elections are to be held at the same time. He however appeared confident of being able to find a solution by rearranging some matches. “I heard Mr. Chidambaram's interview and thought he was pretty flexible in what he said. We understand the government's point of view and are positive we can work out a solution by rearranging some of the matches. We'll be meeting with the Home Secretary shortly and this should be sorted out,” he said.
Bindra however clarified that there was no question of moving the IPL to after the elections. “There is no other slot available for the IPL. If we cannot agree on rescheduling some matches, we would have to cancel the event,” he said.
He touched on the issue of private security saying that formulations and the overall security plan would be handled by private security and also spoke about the South African security consultants Nicholls, Steyn & Associates, who were brought in after the Jaipur blasts during last summer's IPL who prepared a detailed risk assessment and protection strategy and makes suggestions that are then given to all the host cities. “Last time, we implemented their suggestion that control rooms, normally located in basements in Indian stadiums, were moved to places from where security supervisors could have a complete view of the grounds. It's a detail that makes matters more foolproof,” he said.
Bindra however clarified that there was no question of moving the IPL to after the elections. “There is no other slot available for the IPL. If we cannot agree on rescheduling some matches, we would have to cancel the event,” he said.
He touched on the issue of private security saying that formulations and the overall security plan would be handled by private security and also spoke about the South African security consultants Nicholls, Steyn & Associates, who were brought in after the Jaipur blasts during last summer's IPL who prepared a detailed risk assessment and protection strategy and makes suggestions that are then given to all the host cities. “Last time, we implemented their suggestion that control rooms, normally located in basements in Indian stadiums, were moved to places from where security supervisors could have a complete view of the grounds. It's a detail that makes matters more foolproof,” he said.
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