Pakistan's rights to host the World Cup 2011 has been stripped off. The reason is very obvious--security. The ICC said quote "uncertain security situation" as the cause for this decision.
"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 told reporters in Dubai.
"The uncertainty created by events in Pakistan created a huge question mark over our ability to do just that."
These decisions were taken considering the unstability in security and government in Pakistan. Sri Lankan players were attacked by terrorists during their tour to Pakistan. Six Sri Lankan players were injured and few Pakistanis were dead.
"It is extremely regrettable that the board has had to take this decision given the passion the people of Pakistan have for the game of cricket and for the ICC Cricket World Cup," Morgan said.
"It is highly unlikely that we will have the security clearance between now and the start date in 2011," said Morgan.
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