Pakistan vs Australia series is all set to begin from 3rd March. Whilst Team Australia prepares for a historic journey to Pakistan, several players are anxious about security in the war-torn country.
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While Team Australia prepares for a historic journey to Pakistan, several players are anxious about security in the country. Fans have marked their calendars for the first time in almost 24 years as Australia prepare to tour Pakistan. It will be a packed visit, with three Tests, as many ODIs, and a single T20I. Nevertheless, there are a few ominous clouds gathering over the games, with Australian athletes apparently worried regarding security concerns.
The players are left shaken by a series of recent brutal assaults, including one in Lahore. The country has hosted numerous international matches in the past few years, still, multiple athletes have expressed reservations about going to the country. In fact, the New Zealand cricket team postponed their journey to Pakistan last year due to security reasons. As a consequence of the current assaults, the Australian players have also stated their concerns.
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According to a Press Association, a strong explosion happened in a congested marketplace in Lahore lately. It killed three workers and injured 28 more. Furthermore, Cricket Australia said in an announcement that the players' safety is their primary concern.
The revealations of a trusted source regarding the Pakistan vs Australia controversy
"Cricket Australia (CA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board continue to work closely in planning the tour and are in regular contact with our respective governments. A constructive pre-tour visit to Pakistan was undertaken by CA and Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) representatives in December. Including, detailed planning and preparation for the tour," one trusted source revealed to the Herald and The Age.
"We continue to have open discussions with our players and support staff on the extensive security, and operational arrangements for the tour," it added.
Cricket Australia's announcement
Additionally, Cricket Australia selected their team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka in Australia next month on Tuesday. They did, however, postpone the announcement of a provisional team for the Pakistan mission. According to reports, a full-strength Australian team will travel to Pakistan for the epic encounter.
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