[2] Following the conclusion of the series, Pakistan's captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said that "no team will be using security concerns as an excuse in the future.

[8][9] However, early in November 2017, reports announced that the West Indies team would not be travelling to Pakistan over security concerns.

[10][11] The PCB chairman Najam Sethi stated that the original schedule was changed due to unforeseen weather, logistic issues and challenges with security.

[13][14][15] The last time an international cricket match was played at the venue in Karachi was in February 2009, when Sri Lanka toured Pakistan.

[16] Cricket West Indies (CWI) offered an extra pay incentive to players to tour Pakistan.