T20 World Cup in Shock: Reports Claim Terror Threat Issued from North Pakistan

With only approximately one month remaining before the United States and the West Indies host the T20 World Cup 2024, some worrying news has come out of the Caribbean. According to reports, Cricket West Indies has received a "terror threat" regarding the major event.

The cricketing organization acted swiftly and implemented more stringent security measures in response to reports that the North of Pakistan posed a security concern to the international cricket tournament.

A report on Cricbuzz claims that North Pakistan is the source of the threat:

"Media outlets supporting the Islamic State (IS) have initiated campaigns to incite violence against athletic events. These have included video messages from the IS-K branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan that showcased attacks in multiple nations and encouraged followers to join the fight in their home countries,” the security alert states.

According to CWI CEO Jonny Graves, the board is ensuring that the stakeholders have appropriate strategies in place by collaborating closely with them.

According to Cricbuzz, Graves stated, "We engage closely with the authorities in the host nations and cities, and continuously monitor and assess the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event."

Graves stated:

"We want to assure all stakeholders that safety and security 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,".

The Daily Express claims that the threat was received by Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media organization "Nashir Pakistan," a propaganda channel linked to the Islamic State group.

The tournament, which takes place from June 1 to June 29, involves 20 countries. The competition will include up to 55 Twenty20 Internationals, with England serving as the defending champions.