Cricket security to be tightened

13 April 2012

South Africa will consider enforcing no-fly zones over cricket stadiums at the 2003 World Cup after last week?s terrorist attacks on the United States.

Patrick Ronan, chairman of security for the Cup, said that all practical security measures will be undertaken. He said: ?We will do everything humanly possible to make the World Cup safe and fun for all involved. This could incorporate no-fly zones over stadiums.?

Ronan said they would consider separating fans in potentially volatile matches involving countries such as India and Pakistan at the six weeks tournament starting in February, 2003.

Meanwhile, at stumps on the fourth day of the Second Test in Bulawayo, South Africa were 300-2 with Jacques Kallis on 81 and Neil McKenzie not out 74 chasing Zimbabwe?s 419-9 declared.

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