Lone Wolf Threat in India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match: ISIS Warning
ISIS Khorasan Issues Threat Ahead of India-Pakistan Match
ISIS Khorasan has issued a threatening video announcing an “Lone Wolf” attack (an attack carried out by a single individual) on the India-Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place on June 9th at the NASA County International Cricket Stadium in Ironhover Park, New York. Security measures have been increased significantly following the threat.
New York Governor Assures: No Serious Threat to World Cup
New York Governor has stated that there is no serious threat to the World Cup. However, they have informed the police department to enhance security measures. Vigilance remains constant in all circumstances.
All Matches Between India and Pakistan to be Held in America
In the T-20 World Cup, each of the 5 teams was divided into 4 groups. India and Pakistan were placed in the same group. Ireland, Canada, and America are also in this group. All matches between India and Pakistan will be held in America.
India’s first 3 matches will be in New York and the fourth match will be in Florida. The team’s first match is against Ireland on June 5th, the second match is against Pakistan on June 9th, the third match is against America on June 12th, and the fourth match is against Canada on June 15th.
India will play warm-up match in New York
India will play the first three group stage matches of the World Cup in New York. Here, on June 1, there will also be a warm-up match against Bangladesh. India reached America on Tuesday and started practicing.
ICC Tournament to be held in America for the first time
America has been given the opportunity to host the ICC Tournament for the first time. The 2028 Olympic Games will also be held in America, which will include cricket as well. ICC has given priority to organizing the T20 World Cup in America. Along with America, the T20 World Cup will also be held in the West Indies, which hosted the tournament in 2010. The last World Cup was held in Australia in 2022.
