A teleconference takes place today with the ICC Executive Board, and it is likely to become a platform for worried countries to voice concerns over the staging of matches in the upcoming tournament.
England and Australia have expressed security concerns over Zimbabwe as a host nation, while New Zealand is anxious concerning its games in Kenya.
The ICC has previously dismissed any call to move matches and any country seeking to have any of its games moved will be asked to provide additional information that clearly demonstrates that it is unsafe for its team to fulfill its obligations.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has provided a detailed discussion paper in relation to its game in Kenya that has been circulated for the Board’s consideration, including a report from its security adviser who has inspected the country.
All other Boards have the same opportunity to provide any additional information on safety issues to the Board in order to demonstrate the risk to its players and officials is now unacceptable.
Said ICC chief executive, Malcolm Speed: “The safety and security of players and officials is of paramount importance. Comprehensive and detailed plans are in place to provide the necessary level of security for the tournament.
“This meeting will allow Boards to raise any concerns about the ability of these arrangements to deal with any real or perceived security threats.”
From February 2, the decision making responsibility for safety and security issues will move from the ICC Executive Board to the ICC Event Technical Committee which is responsible for the administration of the event in South Africa.
The staging of sporting events is just one of the topics to be discussed at SportAccord, the leading industry conference taking place in Madrid between May 12-16.
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