Pakistan World Cup row with ICC

[Sachinism]

Pakistan has been stripped of hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup because of the "uncertain security situation" in the country, the ICC said. "It is a regrettable decision (but) our number one priority is to create certainty and...deliver a safe, secure and successful event," ICC president David Morgan said in a statement. "However, our number one priority was and is to deliver a safe, secure and successful event and the uncertainty created by events within Pakistan created a huge question mark over our ability to do just that." The ICC added that Pakistan was unlikely to resume hosting any cricket at all until 2011. It also said the World Cup secretariat would be moved out of Pakistan to a location to be decided by the organising committee. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the other co-hosts, will now share the 16 matches that were to be held in Pakistan. Ijaz Butt, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, expressed regret. "It's a disappointing decision but it can't be helped. Nobody wants to play in Pakistan following the attacks in Lahore," Butt said. He was referring to the attack on Sri Lanka's touring cricketers in Lahore on March 3, in which eight Pakistanis were killed and seven Sri Lankan players injured. Pakistan were due to co-host the event with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka but the deteriorating security situation has posed a serious problem for the PCB. The news came during the first day of the ICC board meeting in Dubai. Pakistan's status as a host of international matches has been uncertain for some time - the Champions Trophy was shifted out last year and, in January, India became the latest country to cancel a tour when they pulled out of a bilateral series. However, the Lahore attack seemed to have sealed their fate on hosting the World Cup. The attack itself also came up for discussion at the meeting, with match referee Chris Broad, who was on duty for the Test, and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jaywardane (via telephone) giving their version of what happened. It was decided that Lord Condon, chairman of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, would lead a task team - including ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat and directors Jack Clarke and Shashank Manohar - would conduct a review of security arrangements for all international cricket. The review, Lorgat said, would include an assessment of whether current security protocols employed by ICC Members were adequate and, if not, how they could be improved. It would also, if necessary, approach other sports to see if there was scope for information-sharing in the way security is conducted across major events around the world. Reactions Saleem Altaf: "I don't know what has transpired at the ICC meeting in Dubai for this decision to be taken. But it is disappointing as we were keen to host the World Cup matches and were working hard on a security plan to convince the ICC and other countries." Javed Miandad: "Pakistan cricket is going through bad times and unfortunately the support and understanding we expect from the ICC and other countries is not forthcoming. There was still time left for the tournament and the board was willing to do everything to keep the World Cup matches and host them safely." Ramiz Raja: "The World Cup is a global event and I don't think the Pakistani people will like this ICC decision. How do you expect the sport to survive in Pakistan when the ICC is isolating Pakistan as a cricketing nation. This decision will hurt Pakistan cricket no doubt about that. It is a big setback for us." © Cricinfo

[spectre]

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: epic pwnage Great news !!! though this was expected...2 years before the tourney starts !

[kumble_rocks]

This was expected . I doubt if anybody will tour Pakistan for the next five years.

[Ram]

I think it should be breaking if Pakistan actually hosts any tournaments from here on. This is just Business-As-Usual for 'em. I dont think even they care anymore.

[Desi Cartman]

Paki defense : Modi sold drugs 34 years ago

[Sachinism]

Question is, will it remain anywhere in the subcontinent?

[Kartikey]

thank god.........Pakistan's reaction will be that the BCCI gave money to the ICC

[Cricketics]

not a breaking news.

[Guest gaurav_indian]

Those who are laughing at their situation should look at our own house.IPL is in South Africa.:omg:

[graphic23]

Question is' date=' will it remain anywhere in the subcontinent?[/quote'] Yup, thats the better question. But I'd like to think so.

[Kartikey]

Those who are laughing at their situation should look at our own house.IPL is in South Africa.:omg:

it was moved because of Congress, not moved by the ICC

[cowboysfan]

pakistan-no way sri lanka-no way India -looking iffy.the logistics of providing security will be a nightmare.regular security will not do after the lankan and mumbai attacks. the cricketers cannot be housed in 5 stars hotels and getting them to the stadium around the country will also be a problem.

[Guest gaurav_indian]

it was moved because of Congress' date=' not moved by the ICC[/quote'] It was moved because of security concerns.21 people killed yesterday during voting.People have a short memory.You forgot Mumbai Attacks?

[Sachinism]

it was moved because of Congress' date=' not moved by the ICC[/quote'] But at the end of the day, India is at massive risk and everybody knows, there is no way a Paki can not be jealous of India, their whole lives they have been brought up to hate India and most of them are probably willing to strap bombs to themselves just to try and bring down India

[Show_stopper]

Yes i would imagine the news might have broken quite a few from across the border.

[Kartikey]

It was moved because of security concerns.21 people killed yesterday during voting.People have a short memory.You forgot Mumbai Attacks?

security could have been provided had Modi shortened the schedule to have just one round of games instead of both legs. and none of the matches were gonna be played in Naxal infested areas.

[zubinpepsi]

when will the paakis gonna accept the fact india is different from Pakistan... when will the paakis gonna accept that there is a serious problem in their country

[King Tendulkar]

Great now the mujihadeen will be pouring over the border to hit us during the WC. We must secure our BORDERS

[Macj]

Now the BCCI loses a vote, but it will be inconsequential in the long run, as the Western vote will not take up Paks case either. So Pak will be on its own. SL , Ind, Bang, Zim, Ken in one end. Eng, Aus, NZ, RSA WI at the other. Pak neither here nor there.

[Tapioca]

Now the BCCI loses a vote, but it will be inconsequential in the long run, as the Western vote will not take up Paks case either. So Pak will be on its own. SL , Ind, Bang, Zim, Ken in one end. Eng, Aus, NZ, RSA WI at the other. Pak neither here nor there.

India no longer needs the Asian bloc. They have Australia and South Africa in their pocket now.