In the aftermath of the Christchurch terror-attack, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) asked their counterparts in Ireland to provide the security plan ahead of a tri-series, reports UNB.
On March 15, a horrific terror-attack hit Christchurch, New Zealand, where Bangladesh were supposed to play a Test match the next day. The attack left 50 dead including five Bangladeshis. A major portion of the attack at a mosque happened to unfold barely 50 yards from the Bangladesh squad, who were arriving for their Jumma prayers.
"We have contacted Ireland cricket to ask them for a security plan. We want to know what kind of security will be available during the tri-series. We hope they will provide with the plan of security arrangement," Nizamuddin Chowdhury, the BCB CEO, told the media at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Monday.
After the attack in two mosques of Christchurch, BCB brought back the national team in 36 hours, and BCB president pledged to not send the cricketers abroad in future without ensuring a satisfactory level of security in advance.
However, Bangladesh are not unduly anxious about the security arrangements for the World Cup since the ICC itself will take care of that.
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