ISLAMABAD – Cricket legend Imran Khan has opposed the participation of the Pakistan Cricket Team in the upcoming ICC World T20 due to what he said were ‘hateful’ statements by the Himachal Pradesh chief minister.
Pakistan are scheduled to play arch-rivals India at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association ground in Dharamsala in their second World T20 fixture on March 19.
The government of India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh refused to provide security for the upcoming World T20 tie, citing a January attack on an Indian army base.
“The statement by the Himachal Pradesh chief minister is an irresponsible one and is totally against the standards of hospitality and hosting,” Imran told reporters.
“The chief minister’s statements clearly promote hate. Amid this situation, I don’t believe the Pakistan team should play at Himachal Pradesh,” he added.
