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| August 25, 2008 | Monday | Sha'aban 22, 1429 |
Chronology of postponed ICC event
KARACHI, Aug 24: Chronology of the 2008 Champions Trophy, which was postponed until next year by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday:
May 1, 2006 ICC awards 2008 Champions Trophy to Pakistan.
March 11, 2008 Australia postpones Pakistan tour over security fears.
March 12 Pakistan hopes Champions trophy to go ahead.
March 19 ICC says Sri Lanka will be the alternate venue for Trophy.
May 19 ICC delegation assesses security for Trophy.
June 7 New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram becomes first player to raise security concerns in Pakistan.
June 18 ICC launches Champions Trophy, says at the moment event will be held in Pakistan.
June 19 Australian captain Ricky Ponting says players uneasy to tour Pakistan.
July 6 Pakistan successfully stages six-nation Asia Cup, presses claims for Champions Trophy.
July 10 Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds says he is unsure of Trophy participation.
July 20 ICC briefs member countries on Asia Cup security arrangements.
July 22 Australian opener Matthew Hayden open on Pakistan tour.
July 24 ICC keeps Champions Trophy in Pakistan after Board meeting, appoints task team.
July 24 Players lobby for Champions Trophy boycott.
July 25 Kevin Pietersen urges England and Wales Cricket Board to take a decision on Trophy.
July 26 South African captain Graeme Smith raises security concerns in Pakistan.
Aug 10 ICC task team travels to Pakistan to assess security.
Aug 12 ICC drops Rawalpindi as Trophy venue.
Aug 14 ICC task team and Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson visit New Zealand to convince players.
Aug 15 ICC task team plus Lawson meet Australian officials.
Aug 15 New Zealand and Australian players associations say task team failed at allay fears.
Aug 19 Top ICC officials meet in Dubai, announce teleconference for Aug 24.
Aug 22 Cricket South Africa announces Trophy boycott over security fears, Pakistan criticises decision.
Aug 24 ICC postpones Trophy until next year, Pakistan keeps the hosting rights.AFP
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