FICA clarifies statement regarding PSL final in Lahore
FICA has said that it has not stopped any player from going to Pakistan.
LONDON (Daily Dunya) – The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) has clarified its statement regarding Pakistan Super League (PSL) final after Pakistan Cricket Board’s strong reaction.
FICA has said that it has not stopped any player from going to Pakistan, the sole purpose of its report was to inform the players about security situation.
FICA has also revealed the name of agency which gave the security report and claimed that the agency has a credible network.
According to details, FICA issued its report in the light of information given to them by Eastern Star International (ESI).
ESI has given its services to many cricket boards, teams and International Cricket Council (ICC) itself over the last few years.
FICA revealed the report that was made in collaboration with ESI just meant to inform the players to take precautionary measure regarding PSL final, it did not mean to stop them from playing in Lahore.
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FICA’s chairman Tony Irish has said that we possess great sympathy with Pakistan players and fans who have been deprived of cricket in their home for the past few years, but players’ security has always been the preference of FICA.
He also said that PSL is an autonomous body, we want to see PSL to be a great success as it is a good opportunity for players to showcase their talent.
