ICC vows robust security for T20 World Cup amid possible terror threat

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have guaranteed a strong security plan for the Men's T20 World Cup following concerns raised by Trinidad & Tobago's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley about a possible terror threat to the event.

The Prime Minister emphasized the persistent threat of terrorism in the modern world and the need for heightened security measures during big sporting events. 

"Unfortunately, the threat of terrorism in its many and varied expressions is an ever-present danger in the world of the 21st century," Rowley told Sunday Express.

"It is against this backdrop that all nations, like our region, when hosting large or vulnerable gatherings, make an extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness to take seriously, all threats, expressed or implied.

"Given the fact that bad actors can choose to misbehave in any way possible it makes it virtually impossible to completely seal off all opportunities.

"However, in order to ameliorate these dangers, we at the local and regional levels have remained alert to many threats and singularly or together have our intelligence and other security agencies working to protect the population in countries and at venues throughout the tournament."

In response, the ICC and CWI issued a joint statement emphasizing their collaboration with host authorities and continuous assessment of global security.

They assured stakeholders that safety is their top priority, with a comprehensive security plan in place for the tournament, which spans nine venues across the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to 29, with the final scheduled in Barbados.

"We work closely with authorities in the host countries and cities, and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event," the statement said.

"We want to assure all stakeholders that safety and security of everyone at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place."