LAHORE (APP/Web Desk) – A four-member Zimbabwe delegation consisting of security experts flew into Pakistan in Wednesday’s wee hours to ascertain the security situation in the country before their cricket team land here for a series.
The Zimbabean cricket delegation will inspect the security situation in Pakistan during the visit. The delegation will scrutinize today the security measures taken up at Gaddafi Stadium to give clearance and a go-ahead to the team for a tour of the country.
After clearance, Zimbabwean team will visit Pakistan and play a series with the hosts at Gaddafi Stadium in a first tour by any foreign international cricket team occurring after six years.
Earlier a delegation of Bangladesh cricket team’s officials also visited the country; however, the matter did not proceed into some concrete step.
Strict security arrangements were made at Lahore airport on the arrival of Zimbabwean officials. The Zimbabwean guests were escorted to a local hotel from the airport amid heavy armed guard.
