Pakistan-Bengal World Twenty20 Warm-up Game Cancelled
Pakistan announced it would send its team to India for the World Twenty20 following security assurances.
The World Twenty 20 warm-up fixture between Pakistan and Bengal, which was scheduled for March 12 at Eden Gardens has been cancelled, Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya confirmed on Friday. (Pakistan, Happy With Security, Will Travel to India For ICC World Twenty20)
The Pakistan team was supposed to arrive in the city by Friday afternoon but, according to latest reports, the team would now fly out to India at night after the clearance given by its government.
"Yes, the game has been cancelled," Dalmiya told IANS. (World T20: Rajnath Singh Allays Pakistan Team's Fears)
The decision came after Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the Pakistan team will be provided adequate security during their World Twenty20 campaign here in the country.