Sports Desk, AnyTV, Karachi
Published by: swapnil shashank
Updated Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:59 PM IST
Summary
The spokesperson of the Australian team present in Pakistan also confirmed the matter. After investigation, the PCB has claimed that the message sent to Medellin is not credible.
Ashton Egger and Madeleine
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Australia’s team has reached Pakistan tour after almost 24 years. During this, both the teams will play a series of three Tests, ODIs and T20 matches from March 4. Ashton Agar, who was included in the Australian team for this tour, has received death threats. This message was sent to Egger’s partner Madeleine on social media.
According to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, Egger’s partner received a message that Ashton should not go to Pakistan. If they did, they would not come back alive. Medellin then reported to Cricket Australia. Later, the Australian Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board started an investigation into the matter.
PCB and Cricket Australia investigated
The spokesperson of the Australian team present in Pakistan also confirmed the matter. After investigation, the PCB has claimed that the message sent to Medellin is not credible. The PCB said that the board was aware of the posts made on social media. After this, we investigated in collaboration with Cricket Australia and the Security Agency.
What did the PCB say after the investigation?
PCB said- Comprehensive security plans exist for this type of social media activity. However, there is no risk in this case. At present, no further comment can be made on this matter. The investigation continues.
What did Cricket Australia say?
At the same time, Cricket Australia has said that this threat is not serious, it is just a fake message. However, we are investigating further. Australian players have been given tight security.
Sri Lankan team was attacked in 2009
Since the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, only six Test matches have been played in Pakistan. This is also Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998. Last year, the New Zealand team went to Pakistan, but returned before the tour started due to fear of terrorists.
First Test in Rawalpindi from March 4
After this, England also refused to tour Pakistan. The Indian team has not played a Test match against Pakistan since 2008. The first test match will be played between Pakistan and Australia from March 4. This match is to be held in Rawalpindi. For this, from March 1, the Australian team will also engage in practice.