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UAE authorities ok 100% attendance for ICC T20 WC final in Dubai

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Nov 09, 2021 17:11

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DUBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have secured permission to have 100% crowd capacity at the stadium on the night of the final - November 14.

The ICC T20 World Cup final will see all 25,000 seats at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium available for the fans.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments in the BCCI said the Indian cricket board and the ECB had sought permission from the UAE authorities to allow 100% attendance for the final and the same has been granted.

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