Pakistan Cricket Board Approves Country's Participation In World T20 In India

Pakistan on Thursday "gave permission to the country's cricket team to play next month's World T20 in India" after fears it might withdraw due to alleged security threats, according to SUPERSPORT. Pakistan Cricket Board Chair Shaharyar Khan earlier this month "raised doubts over the team's participation, saying there were specific threats from Hindu activists who forced the cancellation of a meeting between cricket officials from both countries in Mumbai last October." But the PCB announced Thursday that "it had received the green light after seeking extra security measures." Khan: "As a duty of care, we have asked ICC [Int'l Cricket Council] to put in place special arrangements for the Pakistan cricket team while in India. We will also be expecting visa facilitation and other arrangements for the Pakistani fans wishing to visit India for the ICC World T20" (SUPERSPORT, 2/25).