2011 cricket World Cup likely shifted from India: Reports

[imranhk786]

Updated at: 0935 PST, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
MELBOURNE: After fears of a mass pullout of international cricketers from the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to terror threats, there are reports of contingency plans to shift the next year’s World Cup from the Indian subcontinent to Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan has indicated that there were plans to move the World Cup from India to Australia or New Zealand if the security situation deteriorated.

‘You cannot move the timing of the tournament, in March-April, so really there’s only Australia, New Zealand and South Africa who could host it,’ Vaughan was quoted as saying in The Australian.

‘By tightening the security measures around the teams, we somehow have to make it safe. Otherwise the sport will struggle to survive if we cannot find a solution.’

Lorgat insisted world cricket would not let the sport be derailed by terrorism, as has happened in Pakistan.

‘The World Cup is the big piece of work that we have to deliver and we intend to do so,’ Lorgat said.

‘The whole issue of security is dynamic, but we will assess it very carefully and implement whatever measures are necessary to ensure safety and security. I do not share the same concerns for India as Pakistan.’

http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=99304

[kkmix]

inshallah it will be moved from india to australia and new zealand...because India didn't help pakistan when the WC was being taken away from pakistan.

[WithLoveFromCanada]

great work!

[Saqs]

Australia and NZ should put their hand up, for this and the IPL

Only problem is - the AFL season starts soon and everybody loses interest in Cricket as soon as summer ends.

[iafzal]

I like the timing better in Aus then in India so I am all up for it.
Plus the ball always clock 5-10mph higher their.

[jattafridi]

Originally Posted by iafzal I like the timing better in Aus then in India so I am all up for it. Plus the ball always clock 5-10mph higher their.

I agree

[kkmix]

Originally Posted by iafzal I like the timing better in Aus then in India so I am all up for it. Plus the ball always clock 5-10mph higher their.

and all the indian flat track bullies will fail

[the Great Khan]

Not gonna happen..

[iafzal]

Originally Posted by kkmix and all the indian flat track bullies will fail

maybe but Pak FTB failure will be epic as recently shown

[s2k]

Originally Posted by imranhk786 Updated at: 0935 PST, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 MELBOURNE: After fears of a mass pullout of international cricketers from the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to terror threats, there are reports of contingency plans to shift the next year’s World Cup from the Indian subcontinent to Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan has indicated that there were plans to move the World Cup from India to Australia or New Zealand if the security situation deteriorated. ‘You cannot move the timing of the tournament, in March-April, so really there’s only Australia, New Zealand and South Africa who could host it,’ Vaughan was quoted as saying in The Australian. ‘By tightening the security measures around the teams, we somehow have to make it safe. Otherwise the sport will struggle to survive if we cannot find a solution.’ Lorgat insisted world cricket would not let the sport be derailed by terrorism, as has happened in Pakistan. ‘The World Cup is the big piece of work that we have to deliver and we intend to do so,’ Lorgat said. ‘The whole issue of security is dynamic, but we will assess it very carefully and implement whatever measures are necessary to ensure safety and security. I do not share the same concerns for India as Pakistan.’ http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=99304

As Usual The Jang quoted the whole article selectively


Here is the Full Article



Australia and New Zealand on standby for World Cup

Cricinfo staff

February 22, 2010

Australia and New Zealand are believed to be part of a contingency plan to shift the 2011 World Cup out of the subcontinent due to security threats. Justin Vaughan, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive, admitted to such a move, but was hopeful that the tournament would go ahead as planned. He also said that New Zealand would tour India as scheduled at the end of the year.

"You cannot move the timing of the tournament [the World Cup], in March-April, so really there's only Australia-New Zealand and South Africa who could host it," Vaughan told Stuff.co.nz. "Obviously, players need to be safe, but we cannot run away when a threat is made. By tightening the security measures around the teams we somehow have to make it safe otherwise the sport will struggle to survive if we cannot find a solution.

"We've got to find a way to make this work because Asia is the heartbeat of cricket in the present day."

Vaughan said that assessing security for the India tour would also be critical. "India is so important and you cannot envisage a scenario when you cannot tour India - it's not worth thinking about," he said. "The host's security plans are vital. I'd go anywhere in the world if there was the right security plan. I'd go to Iraq, if the right security was in place."

However, Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, assured that major cricket nations would work in unison to ensure the World Cup did not fall prey to terrorism. "The World Cup is the big piece of work that we have to deliver - and we intend to do so," Lorgat told the Guardian. "The whole issue of security is dynamic, but we will assess it very carefully and implement whatever measures are necessary to ensure safety and security. I do not share the same concerns for India as Pakistan.

"We have established a quality network of security managers at each of the full member boards and through that we can develop a far better co-ordinated approach to safety and security."

Security fears regarding the upcoming IPL have intensified after the 313 Brigade, Al-Qaeda's operational arm in Pakistan, issued a warning to "the international community" not to send its representatives to major sports events being staged in India.

While Tim May, the chief executive of FICA, the international players' union, has warned of a spate of player withdrawals from the tournament due to security concerns, England team's security adviser Reg Dickason said the threat from the 313 Brigade was credible and that security could not be guaranteed in India.

Other reported threats targeting the Commonwealth Games and the Hockey World Cup, both due to be hosted in India this year, have worsened the situation. Earlier, the Shiv Sena, a right-wing regional political party, had claimed it would not allow Australian cricketers to participate in the competition as a protest against attacks on Indian students in Australia.

The 2011 World Cup is scheduled to be played in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from February 19-April 2 after Pakistan was ruled out as a co-host following a terrorist attack on touring Sri Lankan players in Lahore in March last year.

http://www.cricinfo.com/wc2011/conte...ry/449528.html

[abdul2009]

Would be good if its played in Australia.
but of course BCCI will threaten to destroy the WC

[s2k]

Originally Posted by abdul2009 Would be good if its played in Australia. but of course BCCI will threaten to destroy the WC

Well why let others enjoy with our money?

you want your WC generate your revenues....

[Eagle Eyes]

I dont want Umar Akmal, Mohammed Aamer, Mohammed Asif in the squad if the WC is held in India. These players are of too quality to risk anything. The rest can go..

[adit_sh]

would like to have WC without India participating :-) That will be fun.

[Eagle Eyes]

Originally Posted by adit_sh would like to have WC without India participating :-) That will be fun.

I would love that.

[Cracket]

This is a war between India's security vs Terrorists. India will host the World Cup, and successfully so.

[Savak]

Justice

[s2k]

India will hold the WC.....and BCCI will take notice of MAni and company.....will make sure they receive what they deserve.....

[Eagle Eyes]

The risk of holding the world cup in India is far too great. Innocent lives must be saved at every cost.

[rvd]

Originally Posted by Eagle Eyes The risk of holding the world cup in India is far too great. Innocent lives must be saved at every cost.

Some of you are sooo desperate arent you?

[Amjid Javed]

If the world cup was on a correct and proper rotation policy anyways then the world cup should have been in Australia/New Zealand!

[the Great Khan]

Originally Posted by s2k India will hold the WC.....and BCCI will take notice of MAni and company.....will make sure they receive what they deserve.....

Kyon baap hay BCCI mani ka?? maybe you should keep your pathetic cheap comments for the gutter Indian forums!!

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by saqibsalman Australia and NZ should put their hand up, for this and the IPL Only problem is - the AFL season starts soon and everybody loses interest in Cricket as soon as summer ends.

AFL is only a thing Vic,SA and WA are into, Ariel ballet is a soft mans game i.e fairies!
NSW and QLD like the mans games of Rugby and rugby league.

[sillyfan]

I will die laughing if IPL is moved, Means there will be some serious worry with the Com games and the Hockey world cup, but hey, India loves sling dirt around the world at anyone they can so it might come back to bite them when those that had it slug, have a chance to bite back in a far worse way!

India is like a skitzofrenic, you never know what will happen when they go of there medication!

[qazaa]

Originally Posted by s2k Well why let others enjoy with our money? you want your WC generate your revenues....

I totally agree with you s2k.

But the obnoxious political relation between Pakistan and India has immensely effected our cricket. As a country, Pakistan is passing through a massive crisis. No cricket team wants to visit Pakistan. And not without justification. Of course Pakistan have their concerns too and that certainly not generating any revenue either.

Now after the attack on Siri Lanka's team was nothing to do with Alqaida, total rubbish. And we all know who was involved in Bombay attack.

THIS HAS TO STOP AND HAS TO STOP NOW. We are not going to get anywhere. Otherwise there will no revenues for both countries.

[qazaa]

Originally Posted by Cracket This is a war between India's security vs Terrorists. India will host the World Cup, and successfully so.

Care to elaborate on ''India's security vs Terrorists''. You sound like American now.

Infect lets stick with cricket, as I think you have no idea what you talking about. There is a old saying. What goes around comes around.

So lets leave the dirty politics to dirty politician. And wait and see how right you are about India hosting the World Cup successfully.

[qazaa]

Never Mind T20 WC read this:
Australian players will send safety demands to IPL

http://www.cricinfo.com/ausvwi09/eng...ch/406198.html

[bcci]

And shift the world cup where??? On the Moon? What guarantee do the teams have that a asteroid threat won't cancel the tournament???

[naikdilbadshah]

Originally Posted by Eagle Eyes I dont want Umar Akmal, Mohammed Aamer, Mohammed Asif in the squad if the WC is held in India. These players are of too quality to risk anything. The rest can go..

agree..

and Younas Khan should be captain fo the team

[naikdilbadshah]

Originally Posted by bcci And shift the world cup where??? On the Moon? What guarantee do the teams have that a asteroid threat won't cancel the tournament???

to Australia

[qazaa]

Originally Posted by naikdilbadshah to Australia

Is that on the moon?

[bcci]

Originally Posted by qazaa Is that on the moon?

Im sick of seeing too many games in Australia, lets go with USA or Malaysia this time. Or perhaps Rio de Janeiro beach cricket world cup.

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by bcci And shift the world cup where??? On the Moon? What guarantee do the teams have that a asteroid threat won't cancel the tournament???

Lees chance of something happening on the Moon than in India, even less chance of something happening in Australia than India! Why not Canada, be a good boost for them!

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by qazaa Is that on the moon?

No but we dont mind mooning!

[qazaa]

Originally Posted by bcci Im sick of seeing too many games in Australia, lets go with USA or Malaysia this time. Or perhaps Rio de Janeiro beach cricket world cup.

So you agree that it will move from India? So lets have it on the moon

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by bcci Im sick of seeing too many games in Australia, lets go with USA or Malaysia this time. Or perhaps Rio de Janeiro beach cricket world cup.

Coming from and Indian that is sensationally funny, India the home ground minnow eaters!

I am happy any place as long as there is bounce, pace and turn, now eat that India!

[qazaa]

Originally Posted by sillyfan Lees chance of something happening on the Moon than in India, even less chance of something happening in Australia than India! Why not Canada, be a good boost for them!

Now that is good idea, T20 World Cup in Canada. I like it seriously!!!

[taaveez]

They could move all India-hosted matches to Dubai and Abu Dhabi (and Sharjah). Currently, there are only single matches scheduled per country per day anyways.

[Sledger]

Isn't that what Pakistan wanted to do with all of their pulled games? Not sure what the reason ICC gave to reject it, but if they allow India to host their matches there, they probably wouldn't look too clever in the public eye.

[taaveez]

^^No official reason, but it was obvious. Big portion of the revenues going to a non-participating country. The rules probably have a clause around who (based on membership status) can host world cup matches. But, if we are talking contingency plans...

[adit_sh]

Originally Posted by qazaa Care to elaborate on ''India's security vs Terrorists''. You sound like American now. Infect lets stick with cricket, as I think you have no idea what you talking about. There is a old saying. What goes around comes around. So lets leave the dirty politics to dirty politician. And wait and see how right you are about India hosting the World Cup successfully.

This is absolutely true and I have definitely observed once in a political map in last 20years

[tradecars]

Good News. India Cricket Deserves This For What They Have Done To Pak Cricket

[Riff]

Originally Posted by the Great Khan Kyon baap hay BCCI mani ka?? maybe you should keep your pathetic cheap comments for the gutter Indian forums!!

s2k got pwned!!

[Black Zero]

Most likely India will be out in first round, as per their track record.
and feed quality is too bad in India, hard to enjoy.

[tussi_great_ho]

Most likely India will be out in first round, as per their track record.
and feed quality is too bad in India, hard to enjoy.
__________________

bhai.ireland ko mat bhulna

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by Riff And dont allow the IPL to be televised in India

Or even let Indian players have entry Visa's or just tell them they cant enter the country as Visa has been revoked, when they arrive!

[tussi_great_ho]

this whole thing is crap.no body gives damn to players assosiation and these stupid reports.if sa is playing now,i dont think they will hesitate to play in ipl.most of the big names of aus already are in india right now.NZ and wi dont have guts to let that much amount of money off their hands.srilanka is already under bcci debt.and who cares about eng players.they did nothing in ipl 2.i dont think these reports will effect ipl at all.As far as worldcup is concerened, icc dont have muscle to shift wc from india.Indian sponsors will cancel all the sponsorship with icc, if something like this happens.

[Riff]

Originally Posted by sillyfan Or even let Indian players have entry Visa's or just tell them they cant enter the country as Visa has been revoked, when they arrive!

And dont provide special seating arrangements for the team owners. Make them sit on the boudary outskirts with the ball boys

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by tussi_great_ho this whole thing is crap.no body gives damn to players assosiation and these stupid reports.if sa is playing now,i dont think they will hesitate to play in ipl.most of the big names of aus already are in india right now.NZ and wi dont have guts to let that much amount of money off their hands.srilanka is already under bcci debt.and who cares about eng players.they did nothing in ipl 2.i dont think these reports will effect ipl at all.As far as worldcup is concerened, icc dont have muscle to shift wc from india.Indian sponsors will cancel all the sponsorship with icc, if something like this happens.

Indian spomsors, who cares! When the best cricketers from around the world have there say the Indian sponsors and the BCCI are nothing but a wart on a ^&%$. If the international players dont want to go then the BCCI and its sponsors have no say and no one will care!
BCCI is that dumb it does not realise there is no cricket without the rest of the worlds teams playing!

[sillyfan]

Originally Posted by Riff And dont provide special seating arrangements for the team owners. Make them sit on the boudary outskirts with the ball boys

And have to walk around selling icecreams to pay for there tickets!

[Uzi]

WC 2011 should have been in Australia/NZ anyway and the subcontinent should have got it for 2015.

I can't see them moving it from the subcontinent, especially just a year before the WC.

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by s2k Well why let others enjoy with our money? you want your WC generate your revenues....

Arent Pakistan still owed money by BCCI for previous competitions?

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by tussi_great_ho who cares about eng players.they did nothing in ipl 2..

The Bollywood idiots that spent a couple of million on 2 English players?

[Amjid Javed]

If world cup gets taken away from India it will serves them right!

[wanted_desi]

party Time for Pakistan

[Mohsin]

Just bring it to England...it'll rain all day and all night throughout hense they'll be no game but that means everyone can be joint WC winners. Everyones a winner (apart from SA who'll somehow choke...again)

[Bilsher007]

Originally Posted by Cracket This is a war between India's security vs Terrorists. India will host the World Cup, and successfully so.

I am afraid not , india is reaping rotten fruit for the seeds it has sowed. It's better the World cup 2011 is moved to Australia -Newzealand. That part of the world is troublefree compared to subcontinent and we will see better quality cricket.

[rvd]

Originally Posted by sillyfan Coming from and Indian that is sensationally funny, India the home ground minnow eaters! I am happy any place as long as there is bounce, pace and turn, now eat that India!

Because Pakistan did so well in Australia?

Because its subpar batting can handle such challenging pitches?

[Bilsher007]

Originally Posted by Cracket This is a war between India's security vs Terrorists. India will host the World Cup, and successfully so.

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed If world cup gets taken away from India it will serves them right!

Asalaam alikum wr wb, That's right amjad it's high time india tastes it's own medicine ! .Indians be it cricket board, government and importantly RAW made sure Pakistan is isolated in the cricket world and now the black moves have backfired. They wanted to dig grave for our cricket but now a deeper grave is being prepared for them . A few more unfortunate incidents of bombings by home grown terrorists like maoists and consider it GOODBYE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET FROM INDIA !

[rvd]

Originally Posted by Bilsher007 Asalaam alikum wr wb, That's right amjad it's high time india tastes it's own medicine ! .Indians be it cricket board, government and importantly RAW made sure Pakistan is isolated in the cricket world and now the black moves have backfired. They wanted to dig grave for our cricket but now a deeper grave is being prepared for them . A few more unfortunate incidents of bombings by home grown terrorists like maoists and consider it GOODBYE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET FROM INDIA !

Im curious how you think RAW is involved in actually isolating Pakistan from cricket. That doesnt seem far fetched to you? It would be like Indians claiming that the ISI is encouraging terrorists to target sports in India because they feel like Pakistanis were humiliated in the IPL.

Why dont we step away from the hyperbole for a bit and analyze things rationally...

[ali110]

Originally Posted by kkmix and all the indian flat track bullies will fail

yeah and our World Class Batsmen will thrive on bouncy and seaming pitches just like they did few days ago.

[pun500]

Originally Posted by sillyfan Indian spomsors, who cares! When the best cricketers from around the world have there say the Indian sponsors and the BCCI are nothing but a wart on a ^&%$. If the international players dont want to go then the BCCI and its sponsors have no say and no one will care! BCCI is that dumb it does not realise there is no cricket without the rest of the worlds teams playing!

when the indian money stops cricket as we know will be back to stone ages ... over 85% of revenue come from india . Take that out and you got nothing

[pun500]

Originally Posted by Bilsher007 I am afraid not , india is reaping rotten fruit for the seeds it has sowed. It's better the World cup 2011 is moved to Australia -Newzealand. That part of the world is troublefree compared to subcontinent and we will see better quality cricket.

just like pak ...

for posters like these i just have this sentence

"more power to taliban !! "

[Riff]

Originally Posted by pun500 just like pak ... for posters like these i just have this sentence "more power to taliban !! "

Originally Posted by Bilsher007 I am afraid not , india is reaping rotten fruit for the seeds it has sowed. It's better the World cup 2011 is moved to Australia -Newzealand. That part of the world is troublefree compared to subcontinent and we will see better quality cricket.

Bilsher is actually acknowledging that the WHOLE of subcontinent is not safe and not just India. So I dont know what youre getting at with "more power to taliban"

WAKE UP DOUCHEBAG!!!!!!!!!

[giri26]

Brilliant guys. Now that you are praying to get cricket out of India. Lets do that to Sri lanka and Bangladesh, so that we can get cricket completely out of the subcontinent. Typical desi mentality, if my house burns I will be happy if 100 other houses burn, who cares about putting the fire out.

[ChennaiFan]

Interesting to see so many "cricket fans" are so happy with this news. "I don't care if I lose an eye, but the other person should lose his eyes" is the attitude.

I think this celebration is premature. WC2011 will be hosted by Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.

[s2k]

Originally Posted by the Great Khan Kyon baap hay BCCI mani ka?? maybe you should keep your pathetic cheap comments for the gutter Indian forums!!

Uska nahi hai......Par world Cricket ka to hai lagta hai,kam se kam PP pe to sab yehi kehte hai...ab baar baar PCB chief aata hai.....match khel lo match khel lo.....revenue aane do......ab bologe wo beghairat hai,par hai to PCB ka chief.


When one single board generates 85% of world cricket's revenue,it will have its share of power,and it will now make sure that people like Mani who have been ill wishing for India never get anywhere near anything on significance in cricket.

As bitter it might be,when you generate the most revenue you will ask for your share of power,India stops Indian Sponsors lets see how the world cricket functions.

India played in Pakistan when no one went there.
Now when India wont support Pakistan because of the security issues he has come out with all this,He didnt had problems when India helped him become ICC president.


Mani should keep quite when he has nothing to do with this.

[ChennaiFan]

Originally Posted by s2k Mani should keep quite when he has nothing to do with this.

He is somehow related to cricket and he has the right to express his opinion.

But how much influence his thoughts can make is a different question. I don't think WC administrators care too much about it.

[s2k]

Originally Posted by Oxy Arent Pakistan still owed money by BCCI for previous competitions?

It has been paid i guess


http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?127692


.But if any country wants to host its WC it should generate its own revenues.....

I would like to see the same response from Indian sponsors and Indian Govt that they gave the ICC when it dared to say it will ban Indian cricketers if they dont sign ICCs agreement over image rights.....Lets see any one holding the WC then.

[s2k]

Originally Posted by ChennaiFan He is somehow related to cricket and he has the right to express his opinion. But how much influence his thoughts can make is a different question. I don't think WC administrators care too much about it.

Well he was....currently he isnt....have you seen malcolm gray malcolm speed ray mali come and give statements.....

his only intention is to some how get the WC out of India.....BCCI should see this and make sure MAni and his people never get anywhere near anything in world cricket ever.

[s2k]

People should understand that if cricket continues to be played in Sub continent it will return to Pakistan sooner,but if it goes out of Sub continent it will take much more time.....anyways the security arragements will make sure that India continues to hold matches just like SL did it in LTTE days.

[Bilsher007]

Originally Posted by Cracket This is a war between India's security vs Terrorists. India will host the World Cup, and successfully so.

Originally Posted by ChennaiFan Interesting to see so many "cricket fans" are so happy with this news. "I don't care if I lose an eye, but the other person should lose his eyes" is the attitude. I think this celebration is premature. WC2011 will be hosted by Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.

ChennaiFan, surely this is tragic for cricket in subcontinent. The fact is indian board neverreally support Pakistan board morally and just became a silent spectator as Pakistan cricket was hit hard by terror attack on sri lankan team. Being the bigger cricketing nation india never really demonstrate maturity as leader of the subcontinental cricketing nations. By hook and crook india has tried undermining Pakistan be it from sponsoring terrorism in karachi , balochistan and from 17 indian consulates in afghanistan and plotting to isolate Pakistan cricket. By joining CIA and MOSSAD'S OPERATION ENDURING TURMOIL in Pakistan, india has dug it's grave very deep. Indians forget that 100 groups are fighting indian central government for independence including jammu kashmir.
India most stop hiding facts and stop fooling the world that all it's ills are related to Pakistan, be it ISI and jihadi groups. So far india has not shown any real evidence whereas Pakistan has shown plenty. India's terrorism problem is all home grown whereas Pakistan's terrorism problems are all foreign sponsored.

[Faisal77]

There isn't enough International Cricket countries compare to footie so I think World Cup should be awarded on a rotational basis. I.e: England > Subcontinent > Australaisa > Carribean > South Africa and thats it.

So on that basis alone I think the World Cup should have been in Australia and New Zealand and they have to date organised the best ever World Cup of Cricket in 1992 (not because Pak won lol).

[Faisal77]

As for the World Cup in India, well if theres any security risk then it should be addressed in the same way as it was with Pakistan and if no joy then move it out of India to Aus and New Zealland., or even better let UAE, Bangla and Lanka host it ;)

[s2k]

Originally Posted by Bilsher007 ChennaiFan, surely this is tragic for cricket in subcontinent. The fact is indian board neverreally support Pakistan board morally and just became a silent spectator as Pakistan cricket was hit hard by terror attack on sri lankan team. Being the bigger cricketing nation india never really demonstrate maturity as leader of the subcontinental cricketing nations. By hook and crook india has tried undermining Pakistan be it from sponsoring terrorism in karachi , balochistan and from 17 indian consulates in afghanistan and plotting to isolate Pakistan cricket. By joining CIA and MOSSAD'S OPERATION ENDURING TURMOIL in Pakistan, india has dug it's grave very deep. Indians forget that 100 groups are fighting indian central government for independence including jammu kashmir. India most stop hiding facts and stop fooling the world that all it's ills are related to Pakistan, be it ISI and jihadi groups. So far india has not shown any real evidence whereas Pakistan has shown plenty. India's terrorism problem is all home grown whereas Pakistan's terrorism problems are all foreign sponsored.

BCCI supported Pakistan in ICC,but after the lahore attack it had no option either see the WC go to AUS or dont support Pakistan.It took a decision that was in benefit of 3 countries and not 1 country.Search and you will know till those attacks happened India supported Pakistan on all issues.

The allegations you put on on India supporting this that and what not in Pakistan,please show a neutral source for it.If Pakistan has evidence f all that why not let the whole world see the evidence and get sanctions on it.where is the evidence which you say is plenty.Why is Pakistan not showing it to anyone.Not even China?

India has presented evidence,which international community and Pakistan has also accepted.Cases are going on in Lahore court againist 26/11 perpetrators.JuD LeT HUJI JeM all are banned in the world and in Pakistan as well.No Indian group has yet been banned anywhere including Pakistan for doing any terror activities.

India opens 17 or 1700 consulates in Afgahnistan,it is between India and Afghanistan.If Pakistan says those are for anti Pakistani activities show the evidence to the world...get them closed.

CIA MOSSAD etc etc....show the proof as UAE did few days ago.

[mastermind_quad]

Originally Posted by s2k People should understand that if cricket continues to be played in Sub continent it will return to Pakistan sooner,but if it goes out of Sub continent it will take much more time.....anyways the security arragements will make sure that India continues to hold matches just like SL did it in LTTE days.

This is the fact.... definitely then on even very smaller issues other countries will express reservation to come and play in subcontinent...

[ChennaiFan]

Originally Posted by s2k BCCI supported Pakistan in ICC,but after the lahore attack it had no option either see the WC go to AUS or dont support Pakistan.It took a decision that was in benefit of 3 countries and not 1 country.Search and you will know till those attacks happened India supported Pakistan on all issues. The allegations you put on on India supporting this that and what not in Pakistan,please show a neutral source for it.If Pakistan has evidence f all that why not let the whole world see the evidence and get sanctions on it.where is the evidence which you say is plenty.Why is Pakistan not showing it to anyone.Not even China? India has presented evidence,which international community and Pakistan has also accepted.Cases are going on in Lahore court againist 26/11 perpetrators.JuD LeT HUJI JeM all are banned in the world and in Pakistan as well.No Indian group has yet been banned anywhere including Pakistan for doing any terror activities. India opens 17 or 1700 consulates in Afgahnistan,it is between India and Afghanistan.If Pakistan says those are for anti Pakistani activities show the evidence to the world...get them closed. CIA MOSSAD etc etc....show the proof as UAE did few days ago.

I agree with you s2k. BCCI was supporting PCB all along till the attack on Sri Lankan team. I think it forced to mind their own benefits. I hate BCCI for many other reasons, but like the fact that they have solid relationship with the sub-continental boards. I did not expect an ex PCB member to come and issue statements against India.

[WithLoveFromCanada]

bum tu phatay ga hahahaha

[sada90]

Originally Posted by iafzal I like the timing better in Aus then in India so I am all up for it. Plus the ball always clock 5-10mph higher their.

don't have to stay up all night....................
i agree

[TalhaSyed]

I really really badly want this to happen for a number of reasons:

1) What goes around comes around...India more or less stabbed Pakistan in the back now its thier turn

2) Even when Pakistan was part of the WC i felt it was unfair as according to the rotation or quota or whatever u wanna call it, it was now Aus/NZ's turn.

3) Aus & NZ will get much bigger crowds then we would anywhere in Asia. In Asia you could get the games where the home team is playing to be full but even thats a BIG maybe and all other matches will be attended by a man and his dog

4) Will be awesome to see the ICC actually take a decision which is better for the game and not one that that will make their wallets bigger

5) The organisation of the games will be much better. We wont have to see scenes what we saw in the final of the last world cup in the West Inides due to poor organisation

6) The broadcast of the tournament will be a 100 times better. Its no secret at all, u can look at any game being hosted in Australia and any game be hosted in Australia and u will see the Aussie game would be broadcasted much better.

7) The pitches across there will be much better. Yes not better for Pakistan & India because they only enjoy playing at home...but they will produce much better cricket matches. It will not be a case of one team making 400 and the other making 390 with nothing in it for the bowlers.

8) Bottom line is India is not much safer then Pakistan in general never mind for the Pakistani team.

Even the domestic matches in Aus are better organised and broadcasted then the International matches out the sub continent.