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The ICC's security delegation has finished it's work in Pakistan, reportedly
leaving satisfied with the security arrangements for the Champions Trophy, which
is scheduled to be held in September.
Having toured venues at Karachi and Lahore already, the delegation inspected
three grounds in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to assess security situation and other
facilities available at these venues.
During their stay in Islamabad, they inspected Pindi Cricket Stadium and the
Diamond Cricket Ground, as well as the KRL Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. They
also attended a security briefing at the Federal Ministry of Interior, given by
Additional Secretary Interior Imtiaz Qadri.
"The ICC delegation looked satisfied with the inspection of grounds across the
country and security briefings at the Provincial and Federal capitals", said
Ahmed Farooq, the PCB-appointed event director for the Champions Trophy. "They
satisfied themselves from all angles of the prevailing situation and apparently
were ready to give a positive report about holding the Champions Trophy in
Pakistan".
The ICC is expected to give the final go-ahead to Pakistan hosting the Champions
Trophy at the board meeting in Dubai on June 29 with Sri Lanka being the
alternative host country. |
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