New Delhi, July 1 -- The Indian cricket team, which is staying in the heart of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, was told to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square, close to their hotel.

The alert was sent out by Birmingham City Centre Police on its social media account. A BCCI source told PTI that the Indian cricketers were asked to stay indoors and not venture out in view of the security alert.

"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.

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