The Delhi Police have raised serious security concerns regarding hosting the opening match of the upcoming series on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, citing conflicts with the high-profile BRICS Summit in the national capital.

Security forces and local authorities pointed out logistical and deployment constraints, noting that citywide security arrangements for visiting international dignitaries during the summit will stretch available personnel and venue cordons.

Cricket administrators and local authorities are holding discussions to determine whether the fixture will proceed as planned with heightened security protocols or be shifted to an alternate venue.