Following a terrorist attack in Lahore on the Sri Lankan men’s team in 2009, Pakistan has seen a dearth of international cricket due to security concerns, via IrishTimesSport
Ireland women due to start a series in Lahore where former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is being treated after shootingIreland are due to play Pakistan in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesCricket Ireland have confirmed that they are continuing to monitor the security situation in Pakistan after liaising with the Pakistan Cricket Board in relation to the shooting of the country’s former prime minister Imran Khan.
Khan, who was appearing at a protest rally in Wazirabad, was shot and taken to a hospital in Lahore. Ireland are due to take on Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium, also in Lahore. The first game is set for Friday morning at 4.30am Irish time. It will be the first time any Irish side has played in Pakistan.
In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, Cricket Ireland said that chief executive Warren Deutrom has talked to PCB counterpart Faisal Haisnan and that “current advice provided to Cricket Ireland is that there will be no change in the threat level as a result of this incident”. The Irish players have also been briefed on the current situation.
The statement continued: “There are no anticipated changes to the security arrangements and procedures that are already in place for the tour. Updates will be provided if any circumstances change.”
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