DUBAI, Feb 27 (PTI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) assured on Wednesday the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it will "do everything" to address India's security concerns during the upcoming World Cup the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
"On behalf of the BCCI, Rahul Johri raised concerns for the safety and security of the Indian team, match officials and the Indian Fans, at the CEC Meeting," a senior BCCI official, privy to the development, said.
It is learnt that Johri told the CEC that the BCCI believes in the security being planned by the ICC and the England Cricket Board.
"The ICC CEO David Richardson assured the BCCI that the ICC will ensure that everything is done to address the concerns raised," the official added.
The discussion on security wasn't a part of the original agenda but on BCCI's insistence, it has been "minuted" by the global body.
There have been statements from prominent India players such Harbhajan Singh and Sourav Ganguly, urging the BCCI to boycott the June 16 World Cup group league game against Pakistan in Manchester's Old Trafford after more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed in the Pulwama terror attack.
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BCCI raises security concern, ICC assures all issues will be addressed
FE Team | Published: February 27, 2019 21:18:15

BCCI raises security concern, ICC assures all issues will be addressed
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