Currently, the England cricket team is on a tour of Pakistan. The English are now in Multan to play the second Test of the bilateral series. But a terrible thing happened there. Gunshots were heard near the players’ hotel. And that raises the question of the security of cricket in Pakistan. However, after this incident all the cricketers are safe.
Both teams are staying in the same hotel in Multan. Naturally, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made tight security arrangements for Ben Stokes and Babar Azam. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the hotel. Even if entry is permitted for special reasons, it is through a search by security guards. Checking body and bag. PCB is determined to leave no loopholes in security.
However, no matter how much security is covered, it is natural that the sound of gunshots will spread panic. Local media outlet PA News confirmed the shooting near the players’ hotel on Thursday. According to one of their reports, the England team was supposed to practice shortly after the incident. But there was no disruption in that schedule. Stokes’ practice has been on time.
According to the PA News report, these incidents took place between two local groups. However, Multan police reached the spot within moments. They also arrested four people after controlling the situation. The local police said that there is no connection to the security of the players in this incident. However, in 2009 there was a terrorist attack on Sri Lankan players in Pakistan.
Since 2009, various teams have not visited Pakistan due to security concerns for a long time. Although several series were held between the two last year, Pakistan has provided head-of-state security for the players in those series. But in the meantime, many countries have canceled the visit to the country. It should be noted that Pakistan is the host country of the Asia Cup next year. However, as India refused to go to Pakistan, the Asia Cup venue may be shifted from Pakistan.