West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is 'happy' to host the India-Pakistan match

West Bengal Chief Minister – Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said he "very very happy" with the Eden Gardens hosting the India-Pakistan group match of the World Twenty20.

"We are very very happy to host #IND #PAK #T20WorldCup match in #Kolkata. All are always welcome to our beautiful city," Banerjee said in a tweet.

We are very very happy to host #IND - #PAK #T20WorldCup match in #Kolkata. All are always welcome to our beautiful city

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 9, 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier in the day relocated the March 19 game from Dharamsala to Kolkata citing security reasons.