The ICC will hold the postponed Champions Trophy between September 24 and October 5, 2009, it was decided during the second day of its board meeting in Dubai. The announcement ends months of uncertainty about the event which was originally scheduled for September this year in Pakistan but was postponed after several participating countries refused to travel over security fears in the country.
The new dates were formalised after detailed discussions between Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, and officials of various national boards, many of whom will have now have to adjust their international programme to accommodate the event. The ICC, too, has had to make an adjustment of its own to accommodate the event, shortening its duration from the original 17 days to 12, including a reserve day for the final.
The ICC also said the event will be held in one city, possibly to ensure foolproof security arrangements, though Pakistan’s fate as host will be decided only after a review following India’s tour of the country in early 2009.
Champions Trophy - rescheduled to be held in one city in 2009
Going from 3 cities to 2 cities and now down to 1. I assume Lahore will get all matches. No telling what will happen between now and then. However, ICC did not select a 'backup' option/country.
Going from 3 cities to 2 cities and now down to 1. I assume Lahore will get all matches. No telling what will happen between now and then. However, ICC did not select a 'backup' option/country.
backup country aajiey ga pretty soon. Right now it is too early. If they select one right now people will start criticizing them
Even teams like Australia and South African will be promising for the next few months about coming to Pakistan and how much they are looking forward to it :)
Going from 3 cities to 2 cities and now down to 1. I assume Lahore will get all matches. No telling what will happen between now and then. However, ICC did not select a 'backup' option/country.
aur agar Lahore ke fog ne dhoom macha di to kia karayn gai ye dhakkan log?
