Bhubaneswar: Kings XI Punjab team arrived for their IPL Twenty20 cricket matches to be played at Barabati stadium in Cuttack.
Soon after their arrival, the players were taken to a hotel from the airport amid tight security where they were accroded a warm welcome.
Punjab are slated to take on Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 7 and 11 respectively.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made by the police after discussions with Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) and IPL match organisers.