SYDNEY, Feb 9: Admitting that Indian cricketers are "indeed worried" about their security during the forthcoming Pakistan tour, Skipper Saurav Ganguly denied reports that a few cricketers have already decided not to make the trip.

"I have heard some reports that some players are not going to tour Pakistan which is untrue. Our only worry is security," he said.

He, however refused to shed more light on the topic saying, "it would not be fair on my part to comment at this stage."

Refuting allegations that Indians are afraid of facing the Pakistanis at their backyard, Ganguly said, "we are not worried about the Pakistan tour, but we are worried about the security in Pakistan."

The cricketers would soon discuss issues pertaining to their securities with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Ganguly informed, before leaving for home after a long tour of Australia. -PPI

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