The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, has received a terror threat from North Pakistan. According to a report on Cricbuzz, pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources have incited violence against sporting events in their countries. The threat came from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch of ISKhorasan, who urged supporters to join the battlefield in their respective countries.
Despite this threat, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has assured everyone that they are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved in the tournament. CEO Jonny Graves stated that they work closely with authorities in host countries and cities, constantly monitoring and evaluating the global landscape to ensure appropriate security plans are in place. They have already established a comprehensive and robust security plan for the tournament, which is their top priority.
Reports of potential threats have also emerged from Caribbean media. Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley mentioned that his country’s security agency has plans in place to tackle any threats to matches. Barbados regional security officials are also monitoring potential threats to the ICC event. Intelligence of a possible threat through Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) media group ‘Nashir Pakistan’ has been received as well.
The T20 World Cup matches will be held in Barbados, Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean islands. Despite this threat, efforts are being made to ensure that everyone involved in the tournament is safe and secure during this event.
