Pakistan to be provided complete security in India: BCCI

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Pakistan to be provided complete security in India: BCCI

Dawn Sport Published February 10, 2016

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur has assured all teams of the 'highest' security amid reports that Pakistan has proposed to play its World Twenty20 matches at a neutral venue.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan on Monday said a proposal was given to play their World Twenty20 matches on neutral venues next month in the event that the government does not allow the team to tour India.

India host the ICC World Twenty20 from March 8 to April 3 but Pakistan's participation is subject to government clearance as there are specific threats, Khan said.

“We have told the International Cricket Council now and before as well, the decision (to tour India) is with the government and it will consider if there is a specific Pakistan oriented security threat,” Khan told media.

But according to Thakur, the BCCI was well equipped to host a world event and added that 'no country should feel insecure.'

“Pakistan is one among those 16 teams and the Indian government will provide complete security to all the teams. I think all the qualifying teams should come and participate in the World Cup. India is ready and if any country has some issues then they need to decide about it,” Thakur was quoted as saying by Times of India.

“BCCI will organise the World Cup in the nicest possible way and will provide every team with highest protection. Earlier also we have hosted many World Cups and international matches and I don't think any country should feel insecure here.”

2009 champion Pakistan will take on the Group A winner in Kolkata on March 16, before locking horns with traditional rival India in Dharamsala on March 19. Its remaining two matches will be in Mohali against New Zealand and Australia on March 22 and 25, respectively.

First round (group winners to progress to second round)

Group A – Bangladesh, Netherlands, Ireland and Oman

Group B – Zimbabwe, Scotland, Hong Kong and Afghanistan

Second round groups

Super 10 Group 1 – Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, England and winner group B (Q1B)

Super 10 Group 2 – India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and winner group A (Q1A)

Flashback: Pakistan-India clash goes down to the wire (2012, 1st T20, Bengaluru)

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Satt

Feb 10, 2016 06:26pm

Nowhere BCCI has said that it will provide security to Pakistan,actually BCCI said they will provide highest security to all the teams.

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Abdullah Karim UAE

Feb 10, 2016 06:27pm

Sorry Mr. Anurag Thakur, u r unable to provide security to chairman Sharyar, how can you provide whole team. Its depend Pak Interior +Foreign Ministries, still in India hot Sena fever are there and Pak team security concern.

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mohammed

Feb 10, 2016 06:30pm

No we should not take any RISK with players by playing in India

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stranger

Feb 10, 2016 06:33pm

Do not trust Indian promise. If Pakistan team performs well (unlikely in the first place), the team will be threatened with security issues and performance will be effected. I think Pakistan should insist on neutral venue for the Pakistan games or boycott the T20 tournament.

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Fast

Feb 10, 2016 06:35pm

I don't believe. I think Pakistan should not play in India until 110% not assured that no rss member will come close to the ground where Pak team will stay or play.

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The Outsider

Feb 10, 2016 06:40pm

UAE and Sri Lanka are much much safer then India and India refused to play there. Therefore PK should refuse to play in India and their concerns are legitimate unlike Indias. Look at how many open threats and attacks have taken place in India over the last year. India can't secure its own country that not anyone else fault.

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Taimur Malik

Feb 10, 2016 06:41pm

It's matter of honour, tit for tat, Pakistan must not play in India instead go to neutral place, BCCI deserves this treatment, it will send clear message to BCCI loud and clear but question is does Mr. Shahryar and Sethi got any gutts, they have done everything possible to let Pakistan down so far when it comes to BCCI, to hell with them

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Truth

Feb 10, 2016 06:48pm

@mohammed it's totally PCB's choice to send their team to India but one thing I can assure you that the tournament will be a success Pakistan participating in it or not

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Faisal

Feb 10, 2016 06:51pm

Sorry Sir, It will be feasible that all Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venues like UAE or I don't see a reason Pakistan participating in a T20 CWC, being played in India.

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Utopia

Feb 10, 2016 06:52pm

India in unsafe for all the Pakistani, even for a common man there. Govt. of Pakistan should never allow PCB to tour India. Pakistan would have given to play on neutral venue and I think there could be nothing better than UAE. Otherwise Pakistan shouldn't play and stay at home and focus on Asia Cup. Strongly against sending team to India!!!

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mohammed

Feb 10, 2016 06:56pm

@Truth The security of our players are more valuable then INDIA or the Game Pakistan have no reason to trust BCCI after the experience we had with chairman Sharyar

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Ailly

Feb 10, 2016 07:02pm

we know you have hosted two world cups which were shared with you by Pak and SL. your statement is good enough... in the wake of recent attack on PCB officials we are asking to beef up security for Pak contingent / officials.... not all teams are from Pak.... as such keeping in view a history of sour relations and particularly in recent past how you treated us in your country was quite nervy and shameful on your part .... despite such incidents we are showing sportsmanship to honor our commitment for t20 WC .... though you never bothered even to say sorry for turning your back on us for failing to commit MOU and further you spoiled it by refusing to play a series even at neutral territory. we are coming, to take the cup in India.... many would rant oh if you don wish play someone else, this is not end of world, if you don like don come.... so on.... cup belongs to Pak.... for sure. just be ready to ensure nothing untoward happens to our players/ officials. hope you understand.

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Jsyed

Feb 10, 2016 07:03pm

Don't go!

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Truth

Feb 10, 2016 07:04pm

@mohammed we Indian's will respect the decision made by PCB but frankly speaking it would only be Pakistan's loss BCCI would invite any other team to play the world cup if Pakistan back's off....

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naqeeb

Feb 10, 2016 07:06pm

No need to go to India. Period If PCB want money to cover the expenses we (the people of Pakistan) are ready to get this money through a Campaign.

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Ramesh Krishnan

Feb 10, 2016 07:08pm

The message is clear, we will give security to all the teams like we normally do...If you chose not to participate its your problem...But I don't think Pakistan can afford to boycott a world tournament at this point of time...

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tota ram verma

Feb 10, 2016 07:08pm

all those who are commenting about security issue in India should know that there are already 100s of your players participating in the SAF games 2016 happening in India..just check with those players about the security issue before commemting non sense.. also, RSS and shiv sena has never dome any harm to any players ever , they are entities who have some reservations and have different means to show their opposition which is OK as long as your act are per the rule and law.

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Sunil

Feb 10, 2016 07:11pm

Any cricket player or team has ever been attacked in India? None. Veteran Pakistan cricket players, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Shoab Malick came to India several times.

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Salim

Feb 10, 2016 07:11pm

Pakistani players are refused to participate in IPL based on security issues. How can we trust now?

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faisal ishaq

Feb 10, 2016 07:20pm

Pak shouldn't go untill indians dont learn how to honour their signed MOU's...they have never missed a chance to malign pakistan n wont miss in future

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truth

Feb 10, 2016 07:22pm

@Utopia saff game going on in india and Pakistan is participating. If you feel than no one is safe then why double standard's.

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Omar

Feb 10, 2016 07:32pm

@Truth some things are more than what we will loose. Respect comes first. The sort of treatment your board gave to us is enough for us to bycott playing in India. Anyways what is the lost for us since we are not getting anything from this WC. I see a alot of Indian saying that we should not play against Pakistan till condition gets better so the same is from our side. Whether India Australia or West Indies whoever win the cup has no effect to us

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Omar

Feb 10, 2016 07:33pm

@Sunil so which Indian team or as a matter of fact any other team got attacked in UAE where your board refused to play? Please check the fact first and then respond

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Mazher

Feb 10, 2016 07:34pm

They could not provide the security PCB head. What about that?

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Omar

Feb 10, 2016 07:35pm

@tota ram verma right very well said. Now who threathen Indian team in UAE and why did they backed out. Its all about money. In UAE Pakistan was the one getting all the money and for the WC match it is India so be it tit for tat

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LOVE PAKISTAN

Feb 10, 2016 07:37pm

Yes India has hosted many tournaments but with extremist elements like Shev Sena and RSS etc Pakistan should not send the team to India. They can even kill their own people for eating beef then how can we trust their security?

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AIZ

Feb 10, 2016 07:48pm

@tota ram verma - what strange justification , its the same as when Indian delegates, snooker players or other sports people can come and play in Pakistan and feel safe , but when it comes to Indian cricket team then suddenly security and politics issues comes up........ so mr tota just think the same argument....... then it will give you bit of satisfaction.........

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AIZ

Feb 10, 2016 07:50pm

Guys dont frustrate yourself , Pak govt will send the team ...... coz we want to maintain friendly relation but india is not in a mood.........

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N.Sid

Feb 10, 2016 07:51pm

It is not about physical attacks on Pakistani players, but the players cannot perform 100% with constant fear and threat perception as Shiv Sena has time and again said that they are against anything Pakistani in India. Ghulam Ali, Kasuri book launch incidences are fresh in the mind. So Pakistan should not send their cricket team to India. Just look at the Indian crowd behavior during hockey matches where players were constantly jeered and there was constant hooting, when Pakistan beat India few months back.

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Hitesh

Feb 10, 2016 07:55pm

@AIZ - you seem to have forgotten the attack on SL team..you cant compare cricket with other sports in sub-continent!!

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Hitesh

Feb 10, 2016 07:56pm

Message is loud and clear..Pakistan team will get same security as other teams..SHOW MUST GO ON!

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Jami

Feb 10, 2016 07:58pm

No, Pakistani team should avoid playing in India until India agreed to play out of their country. We have seen their security level recently and we do not trust on such assurances.

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Rehman Karachi

Feb 10, 2016 08:01pm

We will surely go to India to play.We can't afford as our pcb has no power in international cricket. We Pakistani are emotional but we know bcci is the true cricketing power .

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Lafanga

Feb 10, 2016 08:01pm

We cannot fight with bcci. So simply sending team is beneficial for both of us.

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Ramesh Sharma

Feb 10, 2016 08:01pm

@Omar No if one team wants to play in UAE, one in Sri Lanka, one in Bangla Desh and .....the no need to have world events.

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V P Singh

Feb 10, 2016 08:01pm

Pakistan Vs any World Cup T-20 matches should be host in North- East India, Because hundreds of Pakistani players are participating in SAG-2016 games. There is no problem .

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bharat

Feb 10, 2016 08:03pm

Its Pakistans decision.But one think is for sure.Pakistan team will stand to become even more isolated in case it doesnt come.

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Zen

Feb 10, 2016 08:06pm

I hope and pray that they keep their words.

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Ayesha Khan

Feb 10, 2016 08:12pm

I agree, Pakistan should boycott the T20 tournament on the grounds of security. It is a different matter though that over 500 Pakistanis men and women are currently participating in South Asian Games in the North East of India without any problem and Pakistan has not raised the issue of their security.

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Khan

Feb 10, 2016 08:16pm

Pakistan should point blank refuse to play in India

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Rafeeque

Feb 10, 2016 08:22pm

They could not provide security in their own offices and to a small delegation of PCB. There's no guarantee that they can provide security to a such a large event.

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asif

Feb 10, 2016 08:26pm

It's best time say no because of security.

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Valar Morgulis

Feb 10, 2016 08:32pm

Organized World Cup matches before but never intolerant and Pakistan centered hatred has gone this far. Pakistan should not send the team even on an inch of suspicion about lapse of security. Australia did it in 96 and currently at u-19 World Cup, Pakistan is fully entitled to put security of its players ahead of anything.

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Pak Patriot

Feb 10, 2016 08:35pm

Pakistan should NOT play in India. Since Pakistan Cricket team has been threatened by Shiv Sena before, they are fully justified in playing at a neutral venue. Players cannot perform under duress. Secondly, a good retort / excuse to India, since India has refused to play in Pakistan.

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Nooru52

Feb 10, 2016 08:38pm

I dont know why people are talking about BCCI its an ICC event ICC should decide all the things.

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Rashid Sultan

Feb 10, 2016 08:38pm

@Taimur Malik But there will be no one else at any 'neutral' place. Only Pakistan and the field and maybe some wild life.

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AXH

Feb 10, 2016 08:40pm

@Truth - SO what you are suggesting is that Pakistan should play just because if it does not then BCCI will invite some other team? I would say, go ahead and invite another team then.

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Valar Morgulis

Feb 10, 2016 08:40pm

@V P Singh Going by your logic, Indian snooker players tour Pakistan frequently and never raise any issue about security but why India make an exception when it comes to Cricket. Pakistan is fully entitled to make the choice keeping security of its players above all

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Hasan

Feb 10, 2016 08:40pm

" Earlier also we have hosted many World Cups and international matches and I don't think any country should feel insecure here" Pakistan too has hosted many world cups and international matches,so when india is visiting Pakistan?

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Nooru52

Feb 10, 2016 08:44pm

ICC or BCCI cant do anything to Pakistan there is rule in ICC book if Government dont allow the team they can pullout and nor action will be taken.

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jack

Feb 10, 2016 08:49pm

If Pakistanis are unsafe in India then how come more than 400 Pakistani athletes are participating in south Asian games in guwahati and Shillong India. And all the pak athletes are loving and praising the hospitality and security they are receiving. and the Pakistani athletes are even getting standing ovations by Indian audiences either winning medals or not.

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Nooru52

Feb 10, 2016 08:51pm

Half Revenue of world cup will gone if Pakistan will not Play.

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Cavalier

Feb 10, 2016 08:53pm

India backed out from playing in safer places than India her self (UAE and Srilanka). So Pakistan MUST not play in India. Thanx to rising extremism in India which cant see a peaceful concert performance by a Pakistani singer, digesting a cricket match is too much to ask from such elements.

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Irfan

Feb 10, 2016 09:02pm

Threat is Pakistan specific, you might have hosted many WC so do us but security situation isn't safe for Pakistani cricket player,and we have genuine reasons to care about our player,India is unsafe country for Pakistan cricket team

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Truth

Feb 10, 2016 09:13pm

@Omar as I already said it dosen't matter if Pakistan comes or not, the world cup will be a success but it will be very interesting to see if PCB will be on it's words and boycott the world cup because selecting another venue is not an option...

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Ron

Feb 10, 2016 09:13pm

Plain and simple message from BCCI. You want to play the world cup just play it in the venues selected. Every other member will support BCCI on this. PCB has really let down Pakistan fans and cricketers.

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Abid

Feb 10, 2016 09:14pm

Pakistan offed the same security to India . But India declined and refused to play in Pakistan. Why it will be different this time now? India was unable to provided security to one person Mr.Shairyar, how could the will be able to provide security to 20+ people?

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Islamic Thekedar

Feb 10, 2016 09:16pm

Pakistan, please boycott this WC and teach lesson to BCCI.

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Zulfiqar

Feb 10, 2016 09:31pm

It will be suicide for PCB and Govt. to allow team to play in India as there are threats from RSS and VHP.

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Rohan

Feb 10, 2016 09:34pm

You sent 500+ athelete for South Asian games to north east India. Heard anything regarding Pakistani athelet security ?

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Abdulla Hussaun

Feb 10, 2016 09:41pm

India is bound to provide full security to Team Pakistan, nothing less. It is the cricket pitches that are afraid of getting digged up by RSS

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rahat

Feb 10, 2016 09:53pm

There was no security for BCCI chief himself when RRS goons ransacked his office for inviting Pakistani cricket officials to India for a meeting. Pakistan should not play any match on Indian soil, it should play all its matches on neutral venues.

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Sarfraz

Feb 10, 2016 10:47pm

Whatever Indian officials say, the reality is that Pakistan team faces threats and in such a situation, the lives of our team players is supreme to us rather than World T20. At present, no to World T20 if it is in India.

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Cricket fan

Feb 10, 2016 11:03pm

If Pakistan decide not to participate in WC, nothing will impact India...but if India decide not play with Pakistan than it impacts massive on Pakistan cricket...

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Azi

Feb 10, 2016 11:44pm

Like the last time where a captain was given poisoned water during his stay at a hotel?

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Dr Yashfaa Rao

Feb 10, 2016 11:47pm

PK Should Refuse To Play In India . Nothing More Important Than Your Own Safety And Security . They always Failed To Provide Security To Pakistani Based Artists ,Players Nd many Others Professionals . Shiv Sena Nd RSS are Very Much Active Across The Border .

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Feb 10, 2016 11:50pm

Full security is provided by BCCI to all guests at WC. Having said that, analysing and taking their own decision is up to PCB. Pakistan or not, WC will be a big success. Amen.

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Gulfraz

Feb 11, 2016 01:00am

@Cricket fan I will have to disagree.. many time Pak and India have not played, it didn't bother any team except for business revenues. saying that, as a pakistani i am confident that india will provide full security, but pakistan also has relevant concerns given the atmosphere, which is political and nothing to do with the good people of india, save, perhaps a few. The decision ultimately will be for the players themselves to decide and the team as a whole. i would think India is well equipped to keeping all guests safe and sound.

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JYOTIB

Feb 11, 2016 01:02am

Sad day for cricket if Pakistan Team does not come for the world cup. There is no fear but anger in the minds of Pakistani people due to the behaviour of our Right Wing Parties. I am angry myself. However there is no fun without an India Pakistan match. All other matches are not as thrilling. I do hope we will get to see the match. All the roads will be deserted and movie halls empty.

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Tariq Khan

Feb 11, 2016 01:48am

BCCI are not trustworthy, they been playing games with pak, its goingbto hit back now when the threats have increased by indian fundamentalists.

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Hamid

Feb 11, 2016 02:02am

If India is not able to provide security to one Pakistani man (PCB chairman), how can they provide security to 15 Pakistani men? Safety of Pakistani players is more important than any matches.

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Shame

Feb 11, 2016 02:13am

Is this the same BCCI keep refusing, it's shame PCB have no dignity either!

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Adnan Khan

Feb 11, 2016 02:43am

Pakistan team should not go to India but Shehryar, Sethi and Nawaz Shareef have ridculed the Pakistani nation in the past too.

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John Cool

Feb 11, 2016 03:14am

@Rashid Sultan @Taimur Malik But there will be no one else at any 'neutral' place. Only Pakistan and the field and maybe some wild life. I will definitely be there to cheer THE team and hand them the cup on their victory.

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John Cool

Feb 11, 2016 03:22am

@Irfan Threat is Pakistan specific, you might have hosted many WC so do us but security situation isn't safe for Pakistani cricket player,and we have genuine reasons to care about our player,India is unsafe country for Pakistan cricket team I totally agree with you.Please don't go.

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Akil Akhtar

Feb 11, 2016 03:35am

Indian themselves refused to select Pakistani players on security grounds in IPL so how can they say its safe now?

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Waseem Chaudhry

Feb 11, 2016 03:38am

@Truth ,lol Shitty truth we are not talking about tournament will be success with OR with without Pakisatn ,In either case we Pakistanis hope and pray for very successful tournament . But what we talking here is Safety about our Players but I know you will not get it , because you know !!!

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niks

Feb 11, 2016 05:02am

We all know how the information will be flowing when betting stakes are high and between whom.. this can be described as the lowest security risk event.. unless someone is trying to do "apne stomach pe lat marna"

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Exalted Man

Feb 11, 2016 05:40am

@Utopia - Indians want the same thing too !!!

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Feb 11, 2016 06:02am

@Truth Mr. Lie it is not the success or failure of this tournament in question, the real issues is a real threat to Pakistani players. Indian government could not protect Pakistani a senior PCB delegate even after Indian invitation, how they will protect players, R U dreaming Mr. Thakur

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Abbas

Feb 11, 2016 06:17am

Pakistan must not play as how india has distroyed our cricket. Plus security concern is real there.

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Pk_Paris

Feb 11, 2016 07:18am

It seems like all those commented are looking through same prism and think security situation in India same as Pakistan. It is now very important to bring back cricket to Pakistan. Pakistan must dismantle all terror infra structure and bring back cricket to Pakistan. This will change mind set of all people who have commented about imaginary security situation in India

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Just here

Feb 11, 2016 07:25am

We understand there are some nice indians but majority of them is not. They will not hesitate to throw rocks,protest,dig pitches etc we have seen it before.

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cosmo

Feb 11, 2016 08:09am

@Just here Oh, trust me, there will be much more than just rocks.

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Cricfan

Feb 11, 2016 08:29am

No Sir, thank you. Pakistan wants neutral grounds!

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Abdul Wahab Vazeer

Feb 11, 2016 09:43am

Will the indian cricket team visit Pakistan on PCB's assurence of full & fool profe securty ? ........................ We have already seen what happened in Mumbai when PCB chaiman was in India few months back

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Abdul Wahab Vazeer

Feb 11, 2016 09:45am

@ak . Sucess or NO sucess but India playing Pakistan generates lots of funds , + the loss of sponcers for the day & TV rights . ..............

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Raza

Feb 11, 2016 09:46am

@Truth it is not a loss for Pakistan team is loss of indian credibility. India is unsafe country

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asgher

Feb 11, 2016 09:57am

We cannot trust BCCI as they have proven to be liars in past. They refused to follow their own signed MOU. All Pakistan Matches must be held in Srilanka or UAE!!

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asgher

Feb 11, 2016 10:02am

We WILL Participate in the worldcup but not in india. There is no question of Pakistan not wanting to participate the WC.

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subh

Feb 11, 2016 10:15am

@Fast why RSS? What did RSS do?

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subh

Feb 11, 2016 10:16am

@The Outsider - Good Point coming from you when you can't Provide security to any visiting Team !!!

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Anmol

Feb 11, 2016 10:17am

Meanwhile some associate nations might be praying for their place if Pakistan withdraws it's participation.

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Anmol

Feb 11, 2016 10:19am

@Abdul Wahab Vazeer If other cricket playing nations visits there than we will also come...

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subh

Feb 11, 2016 10:21am

@Omar when india has grounds why go outside?

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Anmol

Feb 11, 2016 10:22am

@Just here You don't have to be so coward, Else you can arrange your own personal security for your team, expanses to be bear by BCCI.

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Blue Saffron

Feb 11, 2016 10:25am

India is a hostile environment for Pakistan to play cricket in. I would not like my boys to be put in harm's way.

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abid

Feb 11, 2016 10:27am

u should concern about your security in first place

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Cricket fan

Feb 11, 2016 10:27am

@Raza that's your perception...come out of dreaming because whole world is coming to India with smile...

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ALI

Feb 11, 2016 10:29am

@Abdullah Karim UAE Exactly correct

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raj

Feb 11, 2016 10:34am

@Fast those are RSS and proud organization having lineage of selflessness and sacrifice ,we can't keep them away ,just for some bunch of goons !!!

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raj

Feb 11, 2016 10:35am

@The Outsider look who is talking .....?? 1st get some education and if possible food as well .

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raj

Feb 11, 2016 10:41am

@Ailly gud encouraging words for ur teams but,ur recent performances and individuals doesn't lauds the same !!

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Roamer

Feb 11, 2016 10:57am

They were unable to provide the security to the PCB chairman when he visited as a guest to their country to meet BCCI. So how can they be trusted? it is in the best interest of both the countries if Pakistan plays their games at a neutral venue as the current environment in India is not safe for Pakistani players.

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Anand

Feb 11, 2016 11:03am

@Salim No need approval BCCI promised that's over if pakistan team wants to come welcome Otherwise they can withdraw from worldcup !! Ball is in pakistan court and I am 100 % sure they will come. If they don't want to send please don't send commentator ,umpires,saff players etc also.

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VK, Pul Bangash, Dilli

Feb 11, 2016 11:04am

@Utopia Sir, time has changed drastically. No one dare says NO to Big 3, (India, Australia, England), no bragging but money talks. You will see Pakistan surely going to India. I myself don't agree with the term 'Big 3", but it just happens to be the fact of these days. Truth is bitter, but diversion from truth is worst than bitter. Just saying.

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Abfg

Feb 11, 2016 11:05am

@Utopia I believe international tournament can't be play on team choice. If you want to come welcome other please withdraw from T20. Rules can't be change for any team request.

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Roamer

Feb 11, 2016 11:05am

@bharat Isolated? well we are playing with India and not participating in your IPL either so what isolation are you talking about as we do not have cricketing terms with India .... the same country that signs an MoU to play Pakistan (as home country) and do not fulfill it. Pakistan has and will continue to survive in the cricketing world without India's support.

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8-Pass Charlie

Feb 11, 2016 11:06am

Sorry we are not comfortable with the security being guaranteed by India. It's very important that Pakistan's matches be transferred to other venue.

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VK, Pul Bangash, Dilli

Feb 11, 2016 11:08am

@Khan Please go through Ayesha ji's comments, you might get a chance to achieve some wisdom from her logic.

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Khwarezmi

Feb 11, 2016 11:27am

Pakistan should not play cricket in India. It is not safe. A third country should be handpicked.

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Nitin

Feb 11, 2016 11:30am

@Abdullah Karim UAE Read the comment again by Mr. Thakur,India is ready and if any country has some issues then they need to decide about it.Now its upto Pakistan if they want to participate or not.India will welcome Pakistan if it participates and if not then also welcomes the decision by Pakistan.

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Que

Feb 11, 2016 11:30am

STATEMENTS MEAN NOTHING BCCI!!!! Pakistani cricketers SAFETY supersedes everything!!!! Neutral venue is the ONLY solution ICC!!!!

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Shiva

Feb 11, 2016 11:38am

Even if Pakistan doesn't participate in tournament still it is going to happen without them. So no issue

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Ram

Feb 11, 2016 12:04pm

@faisal ishaq No one maligns when one is already maligned.

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Adnan

Feb 11, 2016 12:11pm

Select a neutral venue and that would be a better choice.

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aslam shaikh

Feb 11, 2016 12:31pm

India is the safest country for Muslims best proof are Muslims living in Bihar the home province of PM Mr Modi.

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Abdul Wahab Vazeer

Feb 11, 2016 12:47pm

@Shiva Then why BCCI insists Pakistan to Play ........ Big Money Loss

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Feb 11, 2016 12:47pm

@Hitesh No , actually we haven't . Security situation changes , improves and worsens in developing countries. Pakistan had been doing the dirty work for others . Fighting the war against terror ,so that its neighbours live in peace. Things are changing here and who else but the neighbours should lend a hand against this fight and show confidence by sending teams , but unfortunately this doesn't happen .We are always at each other throats. Most Unfortunate

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Abdul Wahab Vazeer

Feb 11, 2016 12:49pm

@VK, Pul Bangash, Dilli I truely agree but with sad feelings

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kkk

Feb 11, 2016 12:58pm

@Ayesha Khan well said sister

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Niks

Feb 11, 2016 01:25pm

@Islamic Thekedar your player will come on the road without money...

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rulingmind

Feb 11, 2016 01:56pm

@Mohammad I think might you never know in all the ICC events we must have a Indo pak game because it generates the grater revenue than the whole event.... so stay safe is the best policy we are not interested...

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aslam shaikh

Feb 11, 2016 02:29pm

@aslam shaikh I meant Gujrat. Actually all provinces are similar condition

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Mahen

Feb 11, 2016 02:32pm

@Raza MILLIONS VISIT INDIA so your argument holds no water

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Brar

Feb 11, 2016 07:56pm

No security threat to 400 Pakistan atheletes participating in SouthAsian games in Gowahit but cricket team faces security thret, those Pakistani who pleades Pakistan to boycot T 20 should also ask atheletes to do the same.

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Adnan

Feb 11, 2016 09:48pm

Hundreds of our sportsmen are in India right now, participating. there are no problems to them. Then who are we kidding?? Why are we looking out for an excuse to run away?? Let us go play and win.

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Ragnarok

Feb 12, 2016 01:53pm

Isn't it obvious with BCCI being among the most powerful entity to influence ICC. Even if pakistan dropped out, decisions will still be in favour of BCCI, since pak based PCB holds relatively zero power. Plus BCCI has said every team will be provided highest levels of security.

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