ICC Champion's trophy in Pakistan is now in jeopardy. New Zealand's squad has not softened its view on attending the Champions Trophy despite a detailed security briefing by an ICC task force.
Tim May, the chief executive of the global players' union, believes Pakistan must do more to ensure the safety of players at next month's Champions Trophy. Security fears over the tournament in Pakistan have already led to New Zealand and Australia casting doubts about competing despite meeting with high-ranking figures from the International Cricket Council, the sport's world governing body.
England will make a final decision about their participation in next month's Champions Trophy following Tuesday's board meeting of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Ponting has said it was hard on his players as they tried to prepare for the event, unsure where or if they would have the chance to defend their title.
