This is official.
Pakistan has been stripped of its right to host matches in the 2011 World Cup because of the uncertain security situation in the country.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said their decision had been based on the continuing instability in Pakistan in the wake of Lahore terrorist attacks in March. The decision was taken at the executive board meeting in Dubai today.
“It’s a disappointing decision but it can’t be helped. Nobody wants to play in Pakistan following the attacks in Lahore,” Ijaz Butt, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, said.
Pakistan were due to co-host the event with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka but their participation has been in doubt ever since masked gunmen opened fire on the Sri Lanka team as they travelled from their hotel to the Gaddafi stadium last month, killing eight people and injuring at least five cricketers.
Here is the link:
ICC strips Pakistan of 2011 World Cup hosting rights - Times Online
Granted, there has been terrorist activity in Pakistan. But then how are the other 3 countries any safer? SriLanka? Bombings are going on there for decades now, it doesn’t even makes headlines now. Bangladesh? Remember Bangladesh rifles not no long back. At least, our armed forces are loyal to the country. India? Don’t even get me started. I have lost count of the different terrorist groups there. Then why single us out? Why???