T20 World Cup Faces Terror Threat in Caribbean: Cricket West Indies Responds

T20 World Cup Faces Terror Threat in Caribbean: Cricket West Indies Responds

The ICC tournament has encountered a roadblock with less than a month to go before the T20 World Cup, as terror incident reports have the potential to disrupt the event. According to Cricbuzz, information points to possible threats from media outlets that support the Islamic State (IS), such as IS-Khorasan (IS-K), which has branches in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is said that these threats encourage violence against athletic activities.

The Chief Executive Officer of CWI, Jonny Graves, emphasized tight cooperation with local governments in host nations. He reassured everyone that any hazards would be addressed by a “comprehensive and robust security plan.” “We work closely with authorities in the host countries and cities and continuously monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event,” he stated to Cricbuzz.

Regional security efforts

To counter possible threats, security authorities are collaborating with Caribbean politicians, such as Keith Rowley, the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Officials in charge of regional security are likewise keeping a close eye on everything. According to a story in the Daily Express in Trinidad, Rowley, the prime minister, has indicated that security services and Caricom (the Caribbean Community) are working together to counter possible threats to the World Cup. Furthermore, there are claims that Barbados’ regional security authorities are ignoring the problem.

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The 2024 Cricket T20 World Cup is scheduled for June 2–29, 2024. It will take place in the West Indies in Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. There are other scheduled matches throughout the country in Florida, New York, and Texas. As of right now, no particular threat has been detected in US locations. Semi-finals will take place in Trinidad and Guyana, and the final will take place in Barbados. The West Indies will also be hosting the Cricket World Cup for the first time since 2010, the last time they organized the World T20, which was 14 years ago.