India vs New Zealand T20: Fans with at least one vaccine dose to be allowed at stadium

Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Secretary Mahendra Sharma anunced on Tuesday that fans with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed for first T20 International match between India and New Zealand at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on vember 17.

"Guidance was sought from Home Department of state government on entry of spectators in match while also complying with COVID-19 protocols. Rajasthan Cricket Association has got permission in this regard by department for entry of spectators in match," Sharma said.

India vs New Zealand: Rules for spectators to watch match in Jaipur stadium

"According to guidelines issued by state government, spectators should follow COVID appropriate behaviour like mandatory use of masks, sanitisation, rmal screening, proper ventilation and vaccination with at least one dose of COVID vaccine by all spectators, staff and players," he added.

He also said that spectators who have t taken second dose of COVID-19 vaccine should bring a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test report, t older than 48 hours before match. "To discuss various issues and tasks related to preparations before organisation of match, a meeting of Organising Committee constituted for organisation of match will be held on vember 10 at 4 PM at RCA academy," he added.

India vs New Zealand 

upcoming  India vs New Zealand bilateral series will mark beginning of Rohit Sharma's journey as Team India's full-time T20I skipper whereas former skipper Rahul Dravid will start his coaching stint with senior team. Virat Kohli has been rested for shortest format and first Test match. Even pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been given rest as well. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has been appointed as Rohit Sharma's deputy for three T20Is.

T20I games will be played on vember 17,19, and 21 in Jaipur, Ranchi & Eden Gardens, Kolkata respectively after which both teams will be locking horns with each or in a two-match Test series. first game will be played at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium (vember 25-29) and second and final Test match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from December 3-7.

(With ANI Inputs)

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