An LED screen inside Nassau County International Cricket Stadium displays match information prior to the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan. Alex Davidson/ICC/Getty Images
CNN — Authorities have increased security ahead of Sunday’s game between India and Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup in New York, according to a Nassau County official. An earlier threat from terror group ISIS-K is considered credible until proven otherwise.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder mentioned that the event received an ISIS-K-linked threat in April, followed by more specific threats targeting Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Long Island. The threat referenced a viral video circulating online, calling for a “lone wolf to act out.”
On Sunday morning, officials received an additional, more generic threat, Ryder told CNN. This new threat does not specifically target Sunday’s game but features someone standing behind a sporting stadium, Ryder said.
“So today, the game – we’ve upped our security, we’re working out all of the investigations from the intelligence side, and we’re going to be prepared,” Ryder said.
Security measures for Sunday’s game include monitoring the fence line, checking cars, and patrolling using horses and drones.
The cricket venue will be “the safest place in Nassau County” today, Ryder assured.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman previously stated that officials spent months working on security for the World Cup, describing it as “the Super Bowl on steroids.” This preparation included coordinated security efforts with federal partners, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.