 English threaten to boycott Champions Trophy
21st Jun 2008 18:00 IST
Agencies
Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed security concerns.
"We've been hearing though the media that there are concerns among some of the players about the Champions Trophy, but we are not taking any of it seriously unless there is an official confirmation from the boards of those countries," PCB's director of cricket operations Zakir Khan was quoted as saying by 'The News'.
Zakir said since the ICC had no complaints about the security situation, there was no need for other countries' boards and players to be worried.
"I don't think there is a need for any security consultant from Australia to come here, the ICC (security) officials are already here and monitoring the situation. I believe that should be enough," he said.
The ICC has said that it will continue to monitor the security situation in Pakistan before taking a final decision on the venue in its Executive Board meeting in Dubai on July 20. It has kept Sri Lanka as reserve venue in case the Champions Trophy has to be relocated from Pakistan. |
