Bangladesh government official: “We only want to play T20Is in Pakistan and Tests at a neutral venue as there could be threats to [the] Bangladesh Test team from terror groups”
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A Bangladesh government official claims that “there could be threats to [the] Bangladesh Test team from terror groups” if they play a Test series in Pakistan.
India won the last edition of the Champions Trophy in 2013
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Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels that South Africa, Australia, England and India are the four frontrunners to win the Champions Trophy next month.
“You do need to be hitting the ground running”
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has made it clear that his side will play a more attacking brand of cricket during the Champions Trophy in England next week.
“I’m not at all nervous about being in England”
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India captain Virat Kohli is unfazed by the prospect of playing an International Cricket Council (ICC) event in England following a horrific terrorist attack earlier this week.
“Come safe and secure knowledge that we will make this a safe and secure tournament”
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Ronnie Flanagan, the chairman of the ICC’s anti-corruption and security unit (ACSU), has assured fans that they will be kept safe during the Champions Trophy in England next month.
“We have some genuine concerns”
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South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee has said that the players are all feeling “uneasy” following the terrorist attack in Manchester.
“We will continue to work with authorities over the coming hours and days and review our security in line with the threat levels”
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have confirmed that they will be reviewing security measures for the Champions Trophy and Women’s World Cup following the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday night.
“Terrorist threats cannot control our cricket”
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has made it clear that the cricketing community should not give in to terrorist threats.
“We will keep this matter under review and consider a tour when conditions are right”
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Ireland have announced that they are currently embroiled in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about scheduling a tour of the Asian nation in the near future.
“The discussions are not concluded as yet, but the plan is to play a series of one-dayers later this month”
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that they are currently embroiled in talks with Kenya about playing a series in Pakistan.
