Ending weeks of uncertainty, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that Pakistan remain hosts for next month's Champions Trophy despite security apprehensions.
After the ICC Board members held a teleconference, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf told a news conference that the tournament will be staged in Pakistan as scheduled following a consensus decision by the board.
The ICC also appointed a special task force to oversee and review the implementation of a comprehensive security plan for the tournament.
Ashraf singled out the Board of Control for Cricket in India for its support despite security apprehensions.
England and Wales Cricket Board chief David Morgan, BCCI president Sharad Pawar, ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat, broadcasters representatives, Ashraf and ICC principal advisor I S Bindra will be on the special task force.
Pakistan ran the risk of losing the Champions Trophy due to security issues. Leading players of Australia, England and New Zealand are still apprehensive about touring the trouble-torn country for the tournament, starting on September 11.
The ICC held a security briefing on Sunday for the participating nations before deciding to hold a teleconference to find a solution.
