NO CHAMPIONS TROPHY IN PAKISTAN?

Is strife-torn Pakistan really safe for international cricketers?

Australia have pulled out of their tour and now even the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place in Pakistan in September later this year, is in a bit of danger. This, if it happens, will really damage the reputation of the Pakistan Cricket Board and will be a big setback for the game in the country.

Meanwhile, here are the groupings of this year’s Champions Trophy.

(Seedings in brackets)

Group A: Australia (1), India (4), Pakistan (5), West Indies (8)

Group B: South Africa (2), New Zealand (3), Sri Lanka (6), England (7)