When New Zealand called off Pakistan tour over 'security threat', it caused a massive blow to the South Asian nation's hope of staging regular international cricket tournaments at home, which were suspended in the aftermath of a 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan side that wounded at least six players.

When New Zealand called off Pakistan tour over 'security threat', it caused a massive blow to the South Asian nation's hope of staging regular international cricket tournaments at home, which were suspended in the aftermath of a 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan side that wounded at least six players. Pakistan's cricket was in recovery mode as it hosted South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe since the 2009 attacks. However, the New Zealand cricket board's decision to abandon the tour caused embarrassment to the cricket-mad nation. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli provides update on South Africa tour amid Omicron threat, says players are seeking 'clarity' After NZ, England also cancelled their scheduled short tour. England, who were due to play those men's matches on October 13 and 14, also cited worries over players' mental and physical health in Covid bubbles as reasons for the withdrawal. However, tables turned and England later agreed to play two postponed men's Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan next year. West Indies also announced to tour Pakistan for three Twenty20 Internationals and as many ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League matches from December 13 to December 22. Pakistan's security plan for West Indies series Pakistan cricket, whose image was tainted by 'security threat' claims when New Zealand pulled out of the series, is reportedly taking cautionary steps to provide security to the West Indies team. Pakistan media reported, citing sources, that over 1500 personnel including 800 SSC Commandos and lady Commandos will be deployed during the tour. The reports have also claimed that sharpshooters will also be deployed at sensitive spots and the security personnel will be at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi airport, hotels, the routes from where the teams are scheduled to travel. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ, 2nd Test prediction: Who will win series finale between India and New Zealand in Mumbai? Apart from the mentioned security arrangements, a highly trained Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team will be kept on standby in case of any emergency. Local media reports have stated that the security details were finalised at a meeting chaired by Pakistan's DIGP Security and Emergency Services Division Maqsood Ahmed. The meeting was also attended by other senior officers of Police, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Rangers Sindh, and Pakistan Cricket Board.

Commandos, sharpshooters, over 1500 security personnel? PAK's arrangements for WI home series revealed: Report

Several Sri Lankan Cricketers Have Opted Out Of A Tour To Pakistan Due To Security Concerns.

Gravitas: 10 Sri Lanka Players pull out of Pakistan tour

Sri Lankan on Tuesday pooh-poohed Pakistan's assertion that some of its players dropped out of the tour to Pakistan under pressure from India. Sri Lanka sports minister Harin Fernando in a tweet said, "No truth to reports that India influenced Sri Lankan players not to play in Pakistan.

Sri Lankan on Tuesday pooh-poohed Pakistan's assertion that some of its players dropped out of the tour to Pakistan under pressure from India. Sri Lanka sports minister Harin Fernando in a tweet said, "No truth to reports that India influenced Sri Lankan players not to play in Pakistan." "Some decided not to play purely based on 2009 incident. Respecting their decision we picked players who were willing to travel," he added. No truth to reports that India influenced Sri Lankan players not to play in Pakistan.Some decided not to play purely based on 2009 incident. Respecting their decision we picked players who were willing to travel. We have a full strength team & we hope to beat Pakistan in Pakistan — Harin Fernando (@fernandoharin) September 10, 2019 × Sri Lanka's response comes after Pakistan's Federal Minister for Science Fawad Chaudhry earlier said Lankan players dropped out of the tour due to pressure from Indian Premier League. Chaudhry said "Informed sports commentators told me that India threatened SL players that they 'll be ousted from IPL if they don’t refuse Pak visit" calling it a "really cheap tactic" on the part of Indian sports authorities. 10 Sri Lankan cricketers -- Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Janith Perera, Dhananjaya De Silva, Thisara Perera, Akila Dhananjaya, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Suranga Lakmal, Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne -- opted out of the upcoming Pakistan tour over security concerns. Former Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Marshal Air Roshan Goonetileke had briefed the players about the security situation in Pakistan and the security arrangements PCB plans undertake during Sri Lanka team’s tour. Marshal Air Roshan is the Chief Security Advisor of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. Sri Lanka Cricket will be touring Pakistan to play 3 ODIs and 3 T20 internationals from September 27 to October 9. In 2009 the Sri Lankan cricket team came under attack during their Lahore visit in which six players suffered injuries.

'No truth to reports that India influenced Sri Lankan players not to play in Pakistan': Minister 

The Sri Lanka Cricket board said players in a preliminary squad were briefed on security arrangements for the six-match limited over series starting September 27 and the 10 players "chose to stay away"

10 Sri Lankan players pull out of Pak tour

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Commandos, sharpshooters, over 1500 security personnel? PAK's arrangements for WI home series revealed: Report

Gravitas: 10 Sri Lanka Players pull out of Pakistan tour

'No truth to reports that India influenced Sri Lankan players not to play in Pakistan': Minister

10 Sri Lankan players pull out of Pak tour