The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to June 29, has garnered significant attention and anticipation.

Recent reports from Cricbuzz have indicated a potential terror threat to the tournament originating from North Pakistan. However, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has moved swiftly to reassure all participating teams regarding the implementation of stringent safety protocols.

According to the report, there have been campaigns by pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources inciting violence against sporting events, including video messages from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch, IS-Khorasan (IS-K). These messages have highlighted attacks in various countries and encouraged supporters to join the battlefield in their respective nations.

In response to these concerns, Jonny Graves, CEO of CWI, has downplayed fears regarding security, emphasizing the close collaboration with authorities in the host countries and cities. Graves emphasized the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the global landscape to mitigate any identified risks to the event.

Graves reiterated that the safety and security of everyone involved in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are of paramount importance, with comprehensive and robust security measures already in place.

Similar reports have emerged in Caribbean media outlets, with Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley outlining plans by security agencies to counter any potential threats.

Additionally, the Cricbuzz report mentioned that regional security officials in Barbados are actively monitoring potential threats to the ICC event. Intelligence regarding a possible threat to the World Cup has been received through pro-Islamic State (Daesh) channels via the media group ‘Nashir Pakistan.’

The T20 World Cup 2024 games are set to be hosted across several Caribbean islands, including Barbados, Guyana, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.