BCCI to release more tickets for Indo-Pak clash amid terror threat

The BCCI have confirmed that 14,000 tickets will be released to fans ahead of the meeting between India and Pakistan at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

India and Pakistan’s group stage meeting at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at the World Cup on October 14 is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.

Meanwhile, concerns have arisen following a terrorist threat received by Indian police, targeting the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The threat, conveyed through an email from a terrorist group, demanded a payment of INR 5 billion and the release of jailed gangster Ravi Bishnoi.

The Mumbai police traced the origin of the email to Europe, and authorities are taking the threat seriously. Security measures for the World Cup games will be reassessed and enhanced if deemed necessary.

“We will blow up Narendra Modi and the Narendra Modi stadium as well if the government fails to pay us ₹500 crore and release Lawrence Bishnoi. Everything sells in Hindustan, so we too have bought something. No matter how much you secure, you won’t be able to remain safe from us. If you wish to talk, do so on this email,” read the email sent to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The Mumbai police traced the origin of the email to Europe, and authorities are taking the threat seriously. Security measures for the World Cup games will be reassessed and enhanced if deemed necessary.

Pakistan will travel to Ahmedabad from Hyderabad, where they face Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Babar Azam’s side got their tournament underway with an 81-run win over Netherlands on Friday, and will be eyeing a spot in the top four to seal a semi-final spot.