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Security agencies dismiss threat to Australia's Ashton Agar
Follow UsAshton Agar's partner received a threat on social media warning against the spinner's travel to Pakistan
Cricket Australia, Pakistan Cricket Board and government security agencies on Monday investigated and dismissed a social media threat received by Australian spinner Ashton Agar's partner.
The left-armer is part of the contingent that landed in Pakistan on Sunday for the tour which includes three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.
"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 agencies," said a joint statement issued by PCB and CA.
"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."
Australia are touring Pakistan for a multi-format series for the first time since 1998. David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have all been rested for the limited-overs series beginning March 29.
The first Test will be played from March 4-8 at Rawalpindi.