<p>Birmingham: The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/birmingham">Birmingham</a>, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square.</p>.<p>A BCCI source confirmed to <em>PTI</em> that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police.</p>.<p>Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street.</p>.<p>A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day.</p>.20 wickets and batting depth: Gill eyes ideal combination on potentially high-scoring English tracks.<p>“We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package,” read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X.</p>.<p>“We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area,” the message read.</p>.<p>However, an hour later police lifted the cordon. </p>
<p>Birmingham: The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/birmingham">Birmingham</a>, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square.</p>.<p>A BCCI source confirmed to <em>PTI</em> that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police.</p>.<p>Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street.</p>.<p>A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day.</p>.20 wickets and batting depth: Gill eyes ideal combination on potentially high-scoring English tracks.<p>“We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package,” read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X.</p>.<p>“We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area,” the message read.</p>.<p>However, an hour later police lifted the cordon. </p>