An under-22 cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir staying at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) complex in the Chinnaswamy Stadium has been arrested by the Bangalore police in connection with a suspected presence of explosives at the venue, Cricinfo.com reported.

Two matches of the Champions League are scheduled to be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday but police have said they will be played only after a thorough check of the ground.

Police have asked the teams for the first game, Cape Cobras and Victoria, due to begin at 4.00pm to remain at their hotel until the search is over and the start time has been pushed back by an hour. Spectators are being allowed into the venue after thorough checks.