ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the departure of women and men’s national cricket team to India for the World T20 citing security concerns in the neighbouring country, the PCB’s director media said on Tuesday evening.
PCB Director Media Amjad Hussain said, “The final decision on team’s departure to India for T20 World Cup will be taken after a formal go ahead by the interior ministry”.
“PCB has delayed national women’s and men’s cricket team from travelling to India,” said Hussain.
Earlier, the team was scheduled to leave on Wednesday to take part in the World T20.
Moreover, the Pakistani security team sent to Dharamshala by the government has reportedly suggested that despite assurances by the Indian government regarding team’s security, Himachal Pardesh’s state administration lacks quick response facilities which may endanger lives and property of Pakistan squad.
PCB chief Shaharyar Khan had already proposed to play their World Twenty20 matches on neutral venues in the event that the government does not allow the team to tour India.
India host the ICC World Twenty20 from March 8 to April 3 but Pakistan’s participation is subject to government clearance as there are specific threats, Khan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, said.
