(Cricket News) Cricketer Fabian Allen, a West Indian international, was brutally mugged at gunpoint in Johannesburg not too long ago. The 28-year-old Jamaican all-rounder, who plays for the Paarl Royals squad in the SA20 league, was shook up after being singled out outside the team hotel.

Armed with a rifle, the attackers approached Allen outside the well-known Sandton Sun Hotel and took his phone and other personal items—including a bag—by force. Concerns over the safety of players competing in the SA20 have been raised by the occurrence.

The incident has been verified by numerous sources affiliated with the SA20, Cricket West Indies (CWI), and Paarl Royals squad. While acknowledging the circumstance, a CWI source guaranteed Allen’s safety. Furthermore, after speaking with the player, a West Indies board representative conveyed relief.

“Andre Coley, our head coach, who is also from Jamaica, contacted Fabian. Through another West Indies international, Obed McCoy, contact was successfully established.

He’s all right. If there are any additional details, CSA (Cricket South Africa) and his team, the Paarl Royals, might provide them,” a senior CWI official stated.

No answer was received from the Paarl Royals management, despite efforts to gather information. A representative for the SA20 League did not refute the occurrence, but instead referred questions to a police officer who was awaiting further information at the time of publishing. A comment from the player himself was not possible to obtain.

This is the second security-related incident involving SA20 players that has happened recently. The league is in its second season and has advanced to the playoffs. On February 7, the Paarl Royals will play the Eliminator following the conclusion of Qualifier 1. The 10th of February will see the last match.

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