Pakistan to host 2008 Champions Trophy
Published:Thursday | July 24, 2008 | 2:01 PM
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to allow the 2008 Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan as planned, despite security concerns.
The decision raises the possibility that players from Australia, New Zealand and England will refuse to play in the September tournament.
ICC president David Morgan said he expects a number of countries to send depleted squads.
Pakistan Cricket Board chief, Nasim Ashraf, said the 10 full ICC members gave the country the green light to hold the tournament after a board meeting.
Pakistan hosted the six-nation Asia Cup tournament this month without any major incident during the 13 one-day internationals in Karachi and Lahore.