BCCI To Send Rohit Sharma And Co At T20 World Cup 2024? Rajeev Shukla Clears Air After CWI Receives Terror Threat
Cricket West Indies, one of the co-hosts of T20 World Cup 2024, on Monday revealed that it had received terror threats from North Pakistan.
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that it will take all the necessary steps for the safety of players at the T20 World Cup 2024 after Cricket West Indies revealed on Monday the news of receiving terror threats from North Pakistan. Breaking silence on the matter, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla put the ball on the host country’s court also informed the players will be sent only after getting the green signal from the Central Government.
“As far as threat is concerned, the responsibility of security lies with the security agencies of the country that is hosting the game. Every precaution will be taken. We will take whatever steps are necessary for the safety of the players and spectators,” Shukla told reporters on Monday.
Shukla also informed that the BCCI is in touch with governments of USA and West Indies and will also consult with the security agencies. “We will talk to the agencies responsible for carrying out the World Cup. We will go according to the decision taken by the central government. We are in touch with WI and USA Govts,” he added.
20 teams are competing in the T20 World Cup 2024 in nine locations, out of which six are in West Indies. According to the media reports, the danger appears to be concentrated only upon the Caribbean islands. Besides a few group games, the entire tournament from knockouts till the final will be held in West Indies.
The ICC also reacted to the development affirming their readiness.”Safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place,” a spokesperson of the global body said in a statement issued to PTI.
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