The upcoming T20 World Cup, which will take place from June 2 to 29 in the West Indies and the USA, is facing a terror threat from North Pakistan. Cricbuzz recently reported that Pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources, including video messages from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch, IS-Khorasan (IS-K), are inciting violence against sporting events.
However, Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Jonny Graves has assured everyone about the safety measures in place. He mentioned that they work closely with authorities in the host countries and cities to monitor and evaluate any potential risks. The safety and security of all participants at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is their top priority, with a comprehensive and robust security plan in place.
In response to the threat, Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley discussed plans by security agencies to address any threats to the matches. Regional security officials in Barbados are also monitoring potential threats to the event, with intelligence received from Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media group ‘Nashir Pakistan.’
Matches for the T20 World Cup are scheduled to be held in various Caribbean islands, including Barbados, Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Despite the reported threat, organizers are taking every precaution to ensure the safety and security of all involved in the tournament.