Summary:
It was also the year after which the security cover saw a drastic fall. When contacted, a senior officer from Mumbai police said, "Threat perception is not the only factor taken into consideration while providing security. The total bill raised for giving the security cover was Rs 8 crore. For a test match, the cost of providing security was set at Rs 50 lakhs which was revised to Rs 55 lakhs. Police personnel deputed for security cover were from ranks deputy commissioner of police and below including women constables..