Chronology of Champions Trophy 2008
by AFP
DateLine: 25th August 2008
Chrolonogy of 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 allrounder 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 allrounder 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 tele-conference for August 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
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