The T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 2 to 29, has been met with a terror threat from North Pakistan. Pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources have urged violence against sporting events, with messages from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch, ISKhorasan (IS-K), prompting supporters to engage in attacks in various countries. Despite these concerns, Cricket West Indies CEO Jonny Graves has assured that all necessary safety measures are in place and that cooperation with host countries and cities and continuous monitoring of global security conditions are being undertaken.
Media reports in the Caribbean have further addressed these threats, with Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley acknowledging the security agencies’ readiness to address any potential risks to the matches. Barbados regional security officials are actively monitoring for potential threats to the ICC event. Intelligence from Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media group ‘Nashir Pakistan’ has indicated a possible threat to the World Cup. However, officials are working diligently to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators during the tournament.