It is quite clear now that Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa,
Cricket New Zealand and the ECB had no intention of coming to play the
Champion's trophy in Pakistan. The boards had agreed to abide by the
ICCs security committee's re****t. When that re****t showed that the
security measures were more than adequate the boards were bound to
come. While the individuals may have the choice to refuse tours by its
own standards the member boards of the ICC do not (except when denied
by their own governments). They were bound by their own agreements to
send teams. Not only did they not send the teams they had no intention
to do so. PCB should send them the bill for all the arrangements
(security and facilities) and lost revenue and if fines are applicable
per ICC rules those should be added. In case of non-payment the matter
should be brought to the appropriate courts. ECB asked and got
compensation for one missed day's play from PCB for a match that was
stopped by an umpire. If other boards cannot hold to their agreements
then PCB should find itself released from its contractual obligations
as well.
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