T20 World Cup 2024 faces ‘terrorist threat’ from North Pakistan: Report cricket news

Nearly a month before the T20 World Cup 2024 begins in the United States and West Indies, worrying news has emerged from the Caribbean islands, with a report stating that a ‘terrorist threat’ has been received. by Cricket West Indies on the upcoming showpiece event. The security threat to the global cricket event is said to have come from the north of Pakistan, forcing the cricket body to jump into action and take stringent security measures.

Jonny Graves, CEO of Cricket West Indies, told Cricbuzz Sunday: “We work closely with authorities in the host countries and cities and the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified for our event. “Continually monitor and evaluate.” ,

The report further claims that the security threat comes from the pro-Islamic State and adds that, “Pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources have launched campaigns to incite violence against sporting events, including in Afghanistan- Contains video messages from Pakistan branch.” IS Khorasan (IS-K) highlighted attacks in several countries and urged supporters to join the battlefield in their countries.

However, the CWI CEO has assured all those attending that safety is the Board’s top priority.

“We want to reassure all stakeholders that the safety of everyone at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place,” Graves said.

According to Daily Express, the threat came from the pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media group “Nashir Pakistan”, a propaganda channel affiliated with the Islamic State group.

The Twenty20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in both West Indies and America this year, with the first match on June 1 and the final on June 29.