Chennai: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Hugh Morris will hold discussions with the English cricketers in Abu Dhabi before giving the green signal to the two-match Test series against India.

Morris received a written undertaking from Tamil Nadu police to provide foolproof security during the first Test.

He arrived here on Saturday morning from Abu Dhabi and held two meetings with city police commissioner K. Radhakrishnan.

He discussed with the police officials the security arrangements at the stadium and those made for the players and also the latest threat at the airports in India.

“As per the detailed discussion in the morning, we have handed over a statement of account detailing the arrangements at each of the places, including the venue, where the England players and their officials are expected.

“This is in pursuance of the discussions between the commissioner and Reg Dickason, security chief of ECB,” police sources said.

“Morris said he would hold discussions with the team management before giving his final say.”

The Chennai police is installing extra equipment to provide a tight security cover to the visiting team.

“Dickason expressed satisfaction. Central access control system will be installed at vantage points and the players’ viewing area and also at the team hotel,” police sources said.

“The players, upon their arrival here, will be advised to restrict their movements outside the hotel area. The Tamil Nadu police will also provide extra security at the stadium, the players’ protection by the security staff will be watertight,” the police sources said. (PTI)