PCB determined not to lose 2011 WC matches

Karachi, Apr 14 (PTI) Pakistan's cricket authorities will
brief the International Cricket Council about its security
plan for the 2011 World Cup at the ICC Executive Board meeting
in Dubai this weekend to retain its hosting rights for the
mega event.

PCB officials told PTI that a comprehensive security
plan, prepared by experts will be laid before the ICC Board
members by Chairman Ejaz Butt.

"We can't give much details about this security plan but
it is comprehensive and it is updated from the security
standard operating procedures we have been using until
recently for touring teams," a senior official said.

He said the plan has been prepared by experts after much
consultation as Pakistan is keen to see foreign teams resume
touring the country as soon as possible.

The World Cup has been included in the ICC meeting agenda
following the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore
last month.

Pakistan is due to host 16 matches including one
semi-final of the next World Cup, to be co hosted with Sri
Lanka, India and Bangladesh.

"There is still time for the tournament and the countdown
for logistical and other preparations starts one year before
the starting date of the tournament so we have time and we are
confident by that time security situation would have improved
in the country," the official said. More PTI Cor
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