Security for England cricketers to be tight during Pak tour in UAE

 Skipper Andrew Strauss and his England players will be protected by increased security when they play Pakistan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in January and February next year.

England and Pakistan will play three Tests, four one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches, and because of security concerns, the protection level will be heightened.
 
According to The Sun, although the Emirates are not considered an A-level risk destination, England will be taking no chances following the jailing of three Pakistan cricketers and their agent at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.
 
Ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt was sentenced to 30 months, while bowler Mohammed Asif was given 12 months. Teenage bowler Mohammed Amir was sent to a young offenders' institution for six months. The trio's agent Mazher Majeed was imprisoned for two years and eight months.

England team security expert Reg Dickason will put in place the necessary measures before the team departs for the tour on January 3.
 
A team insider said: "We trust Reg's judgment totally and will follow any suggestions he makes. But there's no doubt emotions are running high. It is unprecedented for players to be sent to prison for their involvement in match-rigging."

Sun Sport revealed on Thursday how captain Strauss will tell his players not to allow residual anger to turn into personal vendettas when England face Pakistan.

And Strauss is now calling on the ICC's anti-corruption unit to step up its pursuit of further cheats. (ANI)

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