I could be wrong, but I think this is a factual error in the article. PCB has been looking at alternative teams, not venues in case Australia pulls out. They still want the teams to tour Pakistan and they have been consistent in their stand that they would no longer play in "neutral" venues. I think India were approached for an ODI series, while SL were approached for either ODI or Test series.
*clearance.
I have to respectfully disagree with you Xuhaib. First of all, BCCI has shown strong support to Pakistan on this issue. Their secretary even made a vague threat to Australia to honor the trip. I personally think that had something to do with Australia's change of heart. Secondly, while I never thought it was unsafe for Australia to tour, it is conceivable that CA got encouraged after observing a mostly violence-free election that just took place. I think we should credit them for putting aside their reservations (however unfounded) and agreeing to honor their commitments.
But don't you think that if their is a safety threat then how could a 30 day tour be safer then a 48 day tour.If some terrorist activity has already been planned against the Australian team then even if there is a 3 day trip the plan would still get executed regardless.
Well in theory less exposure means less threat. Obviously a whole tour can't take place in 3 days, otherwise they would've wanted to spend 3 days. They are fitting in the tour in the fewest amount of days possible, thereby reducing the risk their team faces. Let me repeat again that I don't think there's any risk to their team in the first place. However if CA believes that, than I don't have a problem with them modifying the tour dates and venues. At least they are not abandoning the tour altogether.
Yeah, definitely want to see Tests to go ahead. Even 2 tests would be better than nothing.
Well due to political disturbances and ridiculous Bitchy attitude of the surrounding provinces ,I guess that Australia should stick to Punjab only !
Odi's and Twenty 20 brings $$$$
