The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed {that a} menace was despatched to the accomplice of touring Australian cricketer Ashton Agar on social media but it surely was not discovered to be “credible” after investigation.
Australia are touring Pakistan after 24 years amid tight safety.
“The PCB is aware of a social media post, of which the nature and content has been investigated by the PCB, CA and combined Government security agencies,” the board mentioned in a press release.
“There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk. No further comment will be made at this time,” it added.
The message was despatched to Agar’s accomplice, Madeleine, on social media, which was instantly reported to Cricket Australia and the PCB.
“The Australian team security also investigated the matter and do not believe it is a credible threat,” the supply mentioned.
When New Zealand toured Pakistan final September threats have been despatched out to the group social media.
Eventually, the Black Caps deserted the tour with out enjoying their white-ball collection on the recommendation of their authorities which mentioned there was a direct safety menace to the touring facet.
Pakistan has hosted solely six Test matches since 2009 on account of safety causes after the Sri Lanka group was attacked by terrorists in Lahore in March, 2009.
