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