While PCB is trying to find out all the possible routes to conduct the Champions Trophy, BCCI is becoming a bottleneck in their approach.
After the announcement by ICC to postpone the event to next year, Pakistan was trying to invite various teams to play with them a ODI Series or a triangular tournament. But, nothing went in favor of them.
Extract from Times of India:
As per PCB sources, "India is not interested in having the Champions Trophy at all. It has made clear that they see no necessity for this event on the ICC Calendar."
BCCI is clear that they will not change the Australian itinerary scehduled in October 2008 for a 7-match ODI series.
With Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand annoucing withdrawal from the tournament fearing security and safety reasons, ICC postponed the event to October 2008. They retained the hosting rights with Pakistan.
India basically feels that with world cup scheduled for every four years and T20 World Cup every year, Champions Trophy is not needed. But, ICC feels that this woudl spread cricket and help fuding the associate countries.
Pakistan is hopeful of conduting the Champions Trophy next year.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
ICC Succumbs to Pressure! CT Postponed
The ICC has decided to postpone the Champions Trophy to next year. In a tele-meeting held today, considering the threat from Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa, and possible split within ICC if venue is moved out of Pakistan, the ICC decided to postpone the event to next October.
They have asked for a detailed report from the security team about conducting the event in Pakistan.
The issue is that, if venue is changed, then the next world cup to be hosted jointly by India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will also be under threat. The top teams may boycot the world cup.
They have asked for a detailed report from the security team about conducting the event in Pakistan.
The issue is that, if venue is changed, then the next world cup to be hosted jointly by India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will also be under threat. The top teams may boycot the world cup.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Champions Trophy Decision on Sunday!
With unsuccessful attempts in convincing the players of New Zealand, England and Australia, the ICC will be discussing over conference call on Sunday to decide on the fate of Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Ite seems that players association of New Zealand and Australia have advised their players against touring Pakistan.
With major countries pulling out, it will be tough decision for ICC. The decision will be taken on Sunday's meeting.
Ite seems that players association of New Zealand and Australia have advised their players against touring Pakistan.
With major countries pulling out, it will be tough decision for ICC. The decision will be taken on Sunday's meeting.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
ICC Tries to Convince Teams!
ICC is trying to convince Australia, England, New Zealand about playing in the champions trophy. These teams were not ready to participate in the Champions Trophy 2008 stating the current situation Pakistan.
They were not convinced about the security of the players and all the players are worried about playing in Pakistan.
South Africa was considered as the second option, but ICC finally decided to stay with Pakistan. After this decision, Australia, England and New Zealand continued to say that they will not be participating and ICC is talking with each team.
Ponting is not sure about his team's participation. New Zealand continues to remain with their decision of not participating and ICC is not able to convince them yet.
They were not convinced about the security of the players and all the players are worried about playing in Pakistan.
South Africa was considered as the second option, but ICC finally decided to stay with Pakistan. After this decision, Australia, England and New Zealand continued to say that they will not be participating and ICC is talking with each team.
Ponting is not sure about his team's participation. New Zealand continues to remain with their decision of not participating and ICC is not able to convince them yet.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Champions Trophy Retained in Pakistan!
The ICC committee has decided to continue with Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2008. South Africa was expecting that the venue would be changed to their country but ICC went ahead with their decision. Based on the report submitted on the security situation in Pakistan, ICC has gone ahead and did not change the venue.
Several countries are not happy with this decision and not sure about their participation in this Champions Trophy.
Australia is almost sure that they will not play this season. England has confirmed 90% that they will not participate. They said no players should be forced to play as the security of the players is more important.
New Zealand board is talking with the players to find out their comfort level.
With major teams not participating or at least hesitating to participate, it is better that ICC change thier venue or work out some other solution by which all the countries participating in this tournament are free from fear and play competitive cricket.
Several countries are not happy with this decision and not sure about their participation in this Champions Trophy.
Australia is almost sure that they will not play this season. England has confirmed 90% that they will not participate. They said no players should be forced to play as the security of the players is more important.
New Zealand board is talking with the players to find out their comfort level.
With major teams not participating or at least hesitating to participate, it is better that ICC change thier venue or work out some other solution by which all the countries participating in this tournament are free from fear and play competitive cricket.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Slow Over Rate Gives 4 Match ban to Collingwood!!!
The ICC match referre Javagal Srinath handed over a 4 ODI ban to England captain Paul Collingwood for bowling slow against New Zealand. This was considered a level 3 offense as per ICC regulations and hence he faced either a 4 ODI or a 2 Test Match ban.
His offense was pushed to level 3 from level 2 as he committed the mistake within a year. AS per rules, he cannot repeat the mistake again within the year.
His team bowled more than two overs short in a game against India in August last year.
A short of more than two overs in an ODI brings with it an automatic Level 2 charge against the captain involved, but if that captain has already been charged and found guilty of the same offence within the preceding 12 months then the penalty imposed is elevated to Level 3.
Each player will be fined 5% of the match fee for every over short with the captain fined 10%.
Up t level 4 offense, the player can appeal and if he does it, until the verdict, the punishment will not be in effect.
If the ban stays, he will miss the final ODI against New Zealand, the T20 and the two ODIs against South Africa.
His offense was pushed to level 3 from level 2 as he committed the mistake within a year. AS per rules, he cannot repeat the mistake again within the year.
His team bowled more than two overs short in a game against India in August last year.
A short of more than two overs in an ODI brings with it an automatic Level 2 charge against the captain involved, but if that captain has already been charged and found guilty of the same offence within the preceding 12 months then the penalty imposed is elevated to Level 3.
Each player will be fined 5% of the match fee for every over short with the captain fined 10%.
Up t level 4 offense, the player can appeal and if he does it, until the verdict, the punishment will not be in effect.
If the ban stays, he will miss the final ODI against New Zealand, the T20 and the two ODIs against South Africa.
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