England Cricket Team shows faith in Pakistan security despite assassination attempt on Imran Khan
England Test Team, Imran Khan, Pakistan Test Team (Image Credit: Twitter)
The recent assassination attempt on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan created concerns on England’s tour of Pakistan 2022. For the unversed, the Three Lions are scheduled to tour the Asian country for the three-match Test series. In September this year, the team toured Pakistan for the seven-match T20I series. This was the first time since 2005 that England toured Pakistan.
Notably, this was the first leg of the series between the teams. The next part of the series will be played next month which consists of three Tests. Everything around the series was copacetic until Khan was attacked during a political rally. Currently, he is recovering after being shot in the leg. Not to forget, this unfortunate incident also created concerns about the security of the England team.
England players trust their security advisor, Reg Dickason: Ben Stokes
Meanwhile, ahead of England’s semifinal game in the ongoing 20-20 World Cup 2022 against India, England Test skipper Ben Stokes opened up on the prospect of the Pakistan tour. He started by expressing his shock over the attack on Khan. After this, the England all-rounder said that the team’s security advisor Reg Dickason is in Pakistan. According to Stokes, Reg is currently assessing the security situation in Pakistan.
