Pakistan keeps Champions Trophy

doremi wrote:Since the ICC have deemed Pakistan safe to travel, there could be big repercussions if the boards take the decision not to send a team.

JGK wrote:

doremi wrote:Since the ICC have deemed Pakistan safe to travel, there could be big repercussions if the boards take the decision not to send a team.

Teams don't have to travel if they are not allowed to by their governments.

spangler wrote:Is there any precedence of a govt asking/telling a board not to send a team solely on security grounds?

ACA maintains recommendation that risks are too great to tour Pakistan at this time

In response to the ICC board meeting overnight and the subsequent decision to hold the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) Chief Executive Paul Marsh made the following statement earlier today:

"The ACA continues to have serious concerns with our players touring Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and we are disappointed with the ICC’s decision,” Marsh said.

“We are seeking clarity on the purpose and role of the proposed task force, so we are unable to comment on it at this stage.

“Based on the independent information and advice received, we maintain that the risks are simply too great for the ACA to recommend that our players tour Pakistan at this time.

“We would expect Cricket Australia to adopt the same position,” he said.

“The ICC Champions Trophy is one of cricket’s premier events.

“If it continues in Pakistan at this volatile time, unfortunately many of the world’s best players won’t participate, which is not a good outcome for cricket, Marsh concluded."