Australian Cricketer Sent Death Threat Upon Landing In Pakistan

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Australia's historic tour of Pakistan began with a bit of a scare in the tourists' camp as all-rounder Ashton Agar's wife was given a threat on social media of her husband being shot dead. 

The warning to Agar's wife read - “Your children will miss their Father if he comes to Pakistan. Our snipers will blow his head," as reported by Fox Sports. 

Cricket Australia and the Pakistan Cricket Board were immediately alerted about the threats and the investigation took place. It was found that was not credible and it is believed the message came from a fake Instagram account.

“Cricket Australia is aware of a social media post, of which the nature and content has been investigated by the PCB, CA and combined Government security processes,” a CA statement read.

“There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk. No further comment will be made at this time.”

It isn't the first some kind of threat has come when an international team has come to visit Pakistan. In 2021, New Zealand canceled the tour after receiving threats due to which England also postponed their series in Pakistan. 

It's the first time in 24 years that a team from Australia has come to tour Pakistan. It will be a multi-format series including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. 

The series is scheduled to begin on 4th March at Rawalpindi when the two teams will play the first test match. The tour will finish with a one-off T20I at Rawalpindi only on 5th April.