ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — With several West Indians currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL), Cricket West Indies (CWI) says it is paying close attention to the ongoing stand-off between India and Pakistan.

Tensions between the two countries have escalated since the Pahalgam attack on April 22, a terrorist attack in the Indian-administered Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 27 people.

The incident is considered the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be an offshoot of Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility for the attack.

In a press release issued on Thursday, CWI said it was keeping a close eye on the situation and would move to ensure the safety of West Indians if necessary.

“Cricket West Indies (CWI) is closely monitoring the escalating situation between India and Pakistan following recent military actions in the region.

“We are in active communication with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and our players currently involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL),” the statement read.

“We have also engaged our strategic partner, West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), to coordinate and ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all West Indies players and support personnel in the region. The welfare of our people remains our highest priority.

“CWI continues to receive regular updates through diplomatic, governmental, and cricketing channels, and stands ready to offer assistance where necessary. We remain committed to the spirit of international cricket and to supporting our players through this uncertain and sensitive period,” the statement further added.