The ultra-modern Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium in Rajkot has turned into a fortress following fresh threats from the agitating Patidar community leader Hardik Patel that he and thousands of his supporters would not allow today's third ODI between India and South Africa to start.


Hardik Patel

"If we are not given entry inside the stadium, we won't allow the two teams to enter. If we are stopped from watching the match, we won't allow it to be played at any cost," thundered Hardik Patel. "I, Hardik Patel, will remain ahead of all other protesters and stop the match."