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| bobh | Post subject: Taking stuff onto the ground
 Posted: 10:48 on 19th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 10:45 on 3rd Aug 2008 Posts: 16 |
We've bought tickets for the Eden Gardens test. And according to kyazoonga.com, the list of prohibited items for all ticket-holders "includes, but is not limited to briefcases, carry bags, ladies' purses, water bottles, food, alcoholic beverages, matches, cigarettes, lighters, tins, knifes, musical instruments, flammable, toxic, illegal or hazardous substances, metal containers, transistors, computers, cameras or any other audio visual recording equipment, pets, umbrellas, fire crackers or weapons". So no problems with mobile phones, inflatables, men's purses, small bags (such as a cloth shopping bag) or a life-size cardboard replica of the Prince of Wales. Can anyone report on how strictly these conditions were enforced at Ahmedabad? My particular concern is my camera. |
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| clarky | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 12:09 on 19th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 21:39 on 30th May 2008 Posts: 129 |
bobh Wrote: We've bought tickets for the Eden Gardens test. And according to kyazoonga.com, the list of prohibited items for all ticket-holders "includes, but is not limited to briefcases, carry bags, ladies' purses, water bottles, food, alcoholic beverages, matches, cigarettes, lighters, tins, knifes, musical instruments, flammable, toxic, illegal or hazardous substances, metal containers, transistors, computers, cameras or any other audio visual recording equipment, pets, umbrellas, fire crackers or weapons". So no problems with mobile phones, inflatables, men's purses, small bags (such as a cloth shopping bag) or a life-size cardboard replica of the Prince of Wales. Can anyone report on how strictly these conditions were enforced at Ahmedabad? My particular concern is my camera. No cameras were allowed in Ahmedabad (well this was at the nursery end anyway, not sure about the "England Supporters' Section" at the pavilion end). They allowed mobile phones, most of which have a camera on them nowadays, so all a bit pointless really, but then restrictions at Indian cricket grounds have been pretty ridiculous for years. Best thing to do is either take nothing on day 1 and see what other people manage to take into the ground. Either that or go with your camera, but early enough to nip back and drop it at the hotel if the authorities are adamant it's not coming in. Also remember that just because you get something into the ground one day does not mean it'll necessarily be allowed in on another day. Can very much depend on who is on duty and what mood they are in... |
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| Grecian 79 | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 16:33 on 19th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 11:46 on 26th Sep 2012 Posts: 3 |
Reading the guide to the Wankhede stadium it states that once you're in you can not leave during the day. I was expecting to pop out for lunch and beers! Was this the rule in the 1st test? I'm also assuming it is no beer in the stadium? Thanks |
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| bobh | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 10:50 on 20th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 10:45 on 3rd Aug 2008 Posts: 16 |
Thanks Clarky My hotel doesn't have secure storage. They suggest I lock it in the room and keep hold of the key. Looks like that's my only option, or let the security police take it off me, get a receipt for it and collect it at close of play. Not ideal. Regards Bob |
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| wickets | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 15:20 on 20th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 22:49 on 30th Apr 2008 Posts: 1026 Location: Swindon |
Turn up naked and they'll still find something to confiscate! |
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| blueandy1mac | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 16:11 on 20th Nov 2012 |
Joined: 11:30 on 14th Jul 2008 Posts: 1800 Location: Preston UK |
wickets Wrote: Turn up naked and they'll still find something to confiscate! Why do you keep bringing that old one up ??? it did'nt work the first time you tried it and I doubt it would now. You just want someone else to look like you in the crowd - heaven forbid ! |
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| wickets | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 00:57 on 22nd Nov 2012 |
Joined: 22:49 on 30th Apr 2008 Posts: 1026 Location: Swindon |
blueandy1mac Wrote: wickets Wrote: Turn up naked and they'll still find something to confiscate! Why do you keep bringing that old one up ??? it did'nt work the first time you tried it and I doubt it would now. You just want someone else to look like you in the crowd - heaven forbid ! Just bitter as I'm not going this time! One day it'll work though. |
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| blueandy1mac | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 17:49 on 22nd Nov 2012 |
Joined: 11:30 on 14th Jul 2008 Posts: 1800 Location: Preston UK |
Not as bitter as I young Wickets. Just had the (dis)pleasure of dropping Jimmy at Ringway and waving he and Harry bon voyage.  |
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| Prince_of_Persia | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 00:53 on 23rd Nov 2012 |
Joined: 22:36 on 18th Oct 2012 Posts: 2 |
blueandy1mac Wrote: Not as bitter as I young Wickets. Just had the (dis)pleasure of dropping Jimmy at Ringway and waving he and Harry bon voyage. how did Goldie find his way to the airport if you didn't drop him off as well? |
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| Jeeder2 | Post subject: Re: Taking stuff onto the ground
Posted: 19:03 on 23rd Nov 2012 |
Joined: 21:59 on 8th Dec 2011 Posts: 44 |
So up until now has anyone over in India been refused entry to the stadiums in either Mumbai or Ahmadebad for having a camera phone? An iPhone, a flag and some cash are all I'm planning on taking into Eden Gardens but am interested to hear any current stories from those out there |
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