World T20: Govt gives green signal to green shirts
Permission given to cricket team after assurance of foolproof security at all venues by Indian govt
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Najam Sethi on Friday announced that after assurance of foolproof security at all venues by Indian authorities, federal government has granted permission to Pakistan cricket team to visit India to participate in ICC World T20 2016, reported Dunya News.
Government allowed Pakistan cricket team to visit India which has been a breakthrough for both the countries. Earlier, Pakistan refused to send the cricket team after detailed security analysis.
On Friday, after important meetings and assurance of foolproof security at all venues by Indian authorities, Pakistan decided to send its cricket team to India. Pakistani High Commissioner in India Abdul Basit also met Indian Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi who assured Abdul Basit to provide every possible arrangement of security for Pakistan cricket team.
After progress from Indian side, PCB Chief Executive Najam Sethi informed Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar about the final decision of sending the team. As soon as Nisar granted permission to the team, Sethi addressed the media and announced the final verdict of Pakistan. Pakistan cricket team will fly to Kolkata tonight (March 11) from Lahore via Dubai.
Indian Interior Minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan team will be provided with full security and that everyone will be safe in India. Chief Minister West Bengal Mamata Banerjee also assured PCB of foolproof security arrangements for Pakistani team and has send letters to ICC, PCB and Cricket Association Bengal regarding the matter.
