India-West Indies T20: Teams arrive in Indore, security tightened

The Indian and West Indies cricket teams arrived in Indore on Saturday, 10 October 2026, for the T20 international match at Holkar Stadium on 11 October. Both teams flew in on chartered flights and were taken to their hotels under tight security. The Indian team is staying at the Radisson hotel, while the West Indies team is at the Marriott.

Amar Ujala reports that security arrangements are strict. Dainik Bhaskar adds that India coach Gautam Gambhir visited Holkar Stadium to inspect the pitch, and that two practice pitches have been prepared outside the stadium at the Amay Khurasiya Academy, replicating match conditions. Two separate pitches inside the stadium are ready for bowlers' practice. No mandatory practice session has been set, the teams will decide on their own.

Dainik Bhaskar also reports that Indore umpire Nitin Menon will be the third umpire for the match. Four people from Madhya Pradesh have been assigned roles including scoring and media management. The stadium groundstaff have laid special grass to reduce dew, which can be a challenge for bowlers in the night game.