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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.

Dec 14, 2018 16:12
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Apr 28, 2018 16:04
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Nov 13, 2017 14:11
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