Bhubaneswar:12/11/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today chaired a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan here to review preparations for the upcoming international T20 cricket match between India and South Africa, scheduled to be played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on December 9.
The Chief Minister directed officials of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) and the state administration to ensure that all arrangements for the match are executed flawlessly. “Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the country. The nation and the world will be watching this match, so it is our responsibility to organise it perfectly while upholding Odisha’s honour,” Majhi said.

OCA secretary Sanjay Behera briefed the meeting about the preparations, including ticket sales, crowd management, uninterrupted power supply, fire safety, parking facilities, and traffic control measures. Taking note of the recent explosion incident in Delhi, the Chief Minister instructed the police and Home department to maintain a foolproof security plan to ensure the safety of spectators and players. He advised heightened vigilance by security forces during the international event.
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