ICC Refines Hotel Accommodations for T20 World Cup After Pakistan Complaint
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has altered its hotel accommodations for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia following a complaint from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The PCB had expressed concerns about the safety and security of the Pakistan team at the originally designated hotel in New York, which was to serve as the squad’s base for practice sessions during the tournament. According to sources within the PCB, the initial hotel was located in a neighborhood with a high crime rate and had previously been targeted by terrorist attacks. The board requested that the ICC move the team to a more secure location. The ICC has now confirmed that the Pakistan team will be accommodated at a different hotel in New York that meets the PCB’s safety requirements. The ICC also stated that it takes the safety and well-being of all teams participating in the World Cup very seriously. The PCB has welcomed the change in venue, expressing gratitude to the ICC for addressing its concerns. The board emphasized that the safety of its players and staff is paramount, and it appreciates the ICC’s efforts to ensure their well-being. The Twenty20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 16 to November 13 in Australia. Pakistan is one of 16 teams competing in the tournament, and they will face off against India, South Africa, and Bangladesh in Group 2. The PCB’s complaint highlights the importance of security and safety considerations in major sporting events. It also underscores the ICC’s responsibility to ensure that all teams participating in its tournaments are provided with a safe and secure environment in which to compete.