 English threaten to boycott Champions Trophy
21st Jun 2008 18:00 IST
Agencies
"We'll wait and see what is said and if that's where we're going and we'll take our advice from the ECB."
English Players' Association Chief Executive Sean Morris said, "We are working with the ECB on security reports which we will present to the players. Prior to that, there is bound to be a period of uncertainty."
"I met three of the England players and one of the main issues that came up was security arrangements for Champions Trophy. They asked me why the tournament is starting on September 11. It is difficult to answer that question, to be honest."
Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori said Pakistan would be one of the "hot topics" of Vaughan's visit and would provide the first opportunity to discuss the Pakistan issue as a group, although it had been raised with Cricket Players' Association boss Heath Mills when he visited London last month.
"If the Australians have got concerns, I'm sure a lot of other teams will as well. Guys will want to raise concerns if they have them (before Vaughan), and hopefully we'll have some answers to all those issues."
Vettori, however, felt it was safe to tour Pakistan if the level of security was the same as when his side toured Pakistan in 2003.
"I was there when the bomb went off outside our hotel (in 2002). I went back a year later on the tour and the security they put forward was immense, and almost overwhelming. I did feel safe throughout that time," Vettori said.
"So if they could promise that level of security it would appease a lot of guys."
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