Major News - Champions Trophy postponed until 2009
The ICC has made the startling decision to postpone the Champions Trophy which was scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan next month until 2009. The decision comes after South Africa decided to opt out of the tournament and Australia, New Zealand and England players becoming increasingly concerned about their own safety.
October 2009 looks to be the likely time to hold the tournament as their seems to be not enough time to hold the competition at any other time during the year.
Champions Trophy postponed until 2009
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Pretty big news. The ICC didn't have much choice. Australia, England and New Zealand probably wouldn't have attended and it would have made the comp a joke.
Disappointing to see they couldn't reach another conclusion, they could have moved it although 19 days probably isn't enough time.
The ICC has made the startling decision to postpone the Champions Trophy which was scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan next month until 2009. The decision comes after South Africa decided to opt out of the tournament and Australia, New Zealand and England players becoming increasingly concerned about their own safety.
October 2009 looks to be the likely time to hold the tournament as their seems to be not enough time to hold the competition at any other time during the year.
Champions Trophy postponed until 2009
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Pretty big news. The ICC didn't have much choice. Australia, England and New Zealand probably wouldn't have attended and it would have made the comp a joke.
Disappointing to see they couldn't reach another conclusion, they could have moved it although 19 days probably isn't enough time.