LONDON: Cricket’s world players union has told its members to avoid the new Twenty20 Super League in Pakistan, due to start in March, on security grounds.

Tim May, chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), told the BBC on Tuesday: “I think you’ll find the majority of current international cricketers will heed our advice.”

The former Australia off-spinner added: “The security consultants came back and said that the risk of touring Pakistan in a cricketing sense is unmanageable.

“I haven’t spoken directly to any players but the feedback we are getting from player associations throughout the world is that players are very appreciative and understanding of the advice.

“We can’t force the players not to go but I think you’ll find the majority, if not all, of current international cricketers will heed that advice and, unfortunately for Pakistan, not participate in this event this year.”

Earlier this month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) hailed the advent of Pakistan’s new Twenty20 league.

ICC chief executive Dave Richardson, however, insisted it was beyond ICC’s power to order resumption of international cricket in Pakistan.—AFP