British High Commission did not advise against England's tour of Pakistan on security grounds

England tour of Pakistan: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner said they did not advise against England touring Pakistan in October on security grounds, adding that the decision was made solely by the ECB.

The British High Commission in Islamabad on Tuesday said it did not advise the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) against withdrawing from their tour of Pakistan in October on security grounds. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner said the High Commission was in support of the tour. Aakhir main jeet cricket kee hogee #PakVsEng@iramizraja @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/JNgOMcuD7Q

Turner, in a social media post, said the ECB's decision was based solely on players' welfare. His comments come after the ECB said on Monday that it would not send its men and women's team players to Pakistan, citing "increasing concerns" about travelling to Pakistan after New Zealand abandoned white-ball series in Pakistan.