ICC deliver violence warning

Haroon Lorgat
12 April 2012

The International Cricket Council may consider moving World Cup matches if there is any escalation in violence directed at players, following the stoning of West Indies' team bus.

Two windows were cracked by Bangladesh supporters, who reportedly mistook the West Indies' transport for that of the home team on Friday after the Tigers had been bowled out for only 58 and beaten by nine wickets in Dhaka .

"We would not move the games lightly, but it is not something which we would discount completely," said ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat. "I don't believe that particular incident justifies any game being moved just yet."

He added: "We will continually review; we do have contingency plans. But we have got a very, very robust security arrangement in place - and I am extremely confident we will see the tournament through as scheduled."

There were reports on Saturday morning too that Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan's house has been stoned, and a window broken, apparently confirming a case of supporters turning against their own team.

Even so, with England and South Africa both due to travel to Bangladesh to take on the hosts in the next week, Lorgat acknowledges it is important to ensure there are no security concerns - and the ICC will do so.

He added: "Of course, it's one of disappointment - because that's exactly what we we'd not like to see. But I think we must have perspective. It was a minor incident.

"It was some disappointed fans as a result of the home team, at being defeated so convincingly by the visitors. My understanding is that a few individuals threw pebbles at the bus.

"What has since happened is that the police have made certain arrests, and I'm satisfied the security is firm enough to withstand that sort of issue, I've said before I am very, very pleased with the maturity of the security measures we've got - the expertise, the experience we've got on board.

"I am aware there are reports being initiated from the Bangladesh side upon the behest of our security experts and I've no doubt that will be comprehensively followed through."

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