Thursday, July 24, 2008

Pakistan to host Champions trophy as scheduled


As scheduled the cricket champions trophy, also known as Mini world cup, will be hosted by Pakistan this september. The security situation in Pakistan was of grave concern for member countries of ICC like England, Australia and New Zealand.

The tournament, to be conducted in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, will be held as per the scheduled dates, from September 11 to 28.
The board arrived at a decision at a teleconference held today. As reported few participating nations had expressed doubts over the security situation, but it's believed the PCB received overwhelming support from other ICC members to host the tournament. The ICC has also set a task force the evaluate the situation in the country before the tournament.

Indian cricket board, BCCI was supportive of the Pakistan board to host the Champions trophy.

PCB has specially thanked the BCCI for supporting its bid for hosting the tournament. The decision has come as a big relief for the PCB, which is yet to host a big tournament after the 1996 cricket WC.

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