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Pakistan in danger of losing right to co-host World

Published:Wednesday | April 15, 2009 | 1:33 PM

Pakistan could lose their right to co-host the 2011 World Cup as a result of last month\'s terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.



The International Cricket Council Board meets Friday to discuss security in the game.



Six police officers and a driver were killed by heavily armed gunman in the attack on March 3, and seven Sri Lankan players, a coach and an umpire were wounded.



Survivors will give detailed accounts of the incident as well as the much criticised security arrangements.



The Sri Lankan team was attacked as it approached the stadium in Lahore before the scheduled third day of the second test against Pakistan.



The attack has already led to a halt to all international cricket in Pakistan in the near future, casting doubt on the country co-hosting the next World Cup along with neighbors India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.