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