T20 World Cup Co-hosted by West Indies and USA in Jeopardy Due to North Pakistan Threat, Organizers Vow Safety Plan

The T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, is set to take place from June 2 to 29. However, a recent threat from North Pakistan against the tournament has raised concerns about safety. Cricbuzz reported that Pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources have been campaigning for violence against sporting events, including video messages from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch, IS-Khorasan (IS-K).

Despite this threat, Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Jonny Graves has assured everyone that safety measures are in place. Graves stated that they work closely with authorities in 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.

Additional reports in Caribbean media have highlighted further security measures being taken. 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 will be held on various Caribbean islands, including Barbados, Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Despite this reported threat, organizers are taking every precaution to ensure the safety and security of all involved in the tournament.