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.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Shoabit has to Pay the fine of Rs.70M to play for Pak: PCB
The PCB has come out open and strongly said that, Shoaib Akhtar has to pay 70 million rupees as fine to ensure that he plays for Pakistan again. He was banned for life by PCB in a major controversy. He came out openly and criticised the PCB on their selection and other policies. He questioned why he was not in the contracted players list.
His punishement of life ban was then reduced to 5 years. He went to court against the 5 year ban and got the verdict in favor of him. The ban was suspended pending complete enquiry.
Though the ban suspended by the court, the PCB is not ready to mend on the fine imposed. They want him to pay 70 million rupees for getting a play in the team for champions trophy!
Will he pay or go to court again? Or the PCB will make an U-Turn again?
His punishement of life ban was then reduced to 5 years. He went to court against the 5 year ban and got the verdict in favor of him. The ban was suspended pending complete enquiry.
Though the ban suspended by the court, the PCB is not ready to mend on the fine imposed. They want him to pay 70 million rupees for getting a play in the team for champions trophy!
Will he pay or go to court again? Or the PCB will make an U-Turn again?
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.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Champions League to as Scheduled!
The chairman of the IPL Lalit Modi has not taken the letter from ICC indicating that the schedule of Champions League is against the ICC rules. According to ICC, no international event should be conducted 7 before and after an ICC event.
ICC has scheduled the Champions Trophy between September 11 and 28. The Champions League starts on 29th.
As far as the venue of the event is concerned, Modi said, "we had initially announced that Delhi, Mohali and Jaipur would host the matches of the Champions League. But we have received various offers. We would like it to be in India in the first year and then ideally rotate it among the founder members. We are quite open (on the issue of venues). It can be in one geographical area too depending on the available infrastructure."
This indicates that the venue can be outside India for the inagural event.
The eight teams are: Two from IPL, Two from Australia, Two from South Africa, One each from Pakistan and England.
ICC has scheduled the Champions Trophy between September 11 and 28. The Champions League starts on 29th.
As far as the venue of the event is concerned, Modi said, "we had initially announced that Delhi, Mohali and Jaipur would host the matches of the Champions League. But we have received various offers. We would like it to be in India in the first year and then ideally rotate it among the founder members. We are quite open (on the issue of venues). It can be in one geographical area too depending on the available infrastructure."
This indicates that the venue can be outside India for the inagural event.
The eight teams are: Two from IPL, Two from Australia, Two from South Africa, One each from Pakistan and England.
Conflict between ICC and IPL!
The ICC has sent a letter to the IPL and Champions League committe that as per the ICC rules they are not supposed to conduct an international event within 7 days of ICC events. The Champions League is planned to start on September 29 whereas the CT ends on September 28th.
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.
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