The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering asking Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to keep Sri Lankan players out matches in Chennai.
While the BCCI maintained that there were no immediate threats to players, it is anticipating protests against Sri Lankan players.
There are currently 13 Sri Lankan cricketers in the IPL.
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