Ijaz Butt, the newly appointed chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has hinted that Pakistan may have to play home games at neutral venues if the security situation doesn't improve. Pakistan have been starved of international cricket this year, since Australia's Test tour and the Champions Trophy were postponed due to growing security fears. "The holding of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan depends on the security condition of the country and if the current indefinite situation prevails further we may consider the option to play on alternate venues," Butt said shortly after the Federal Sports Ministry confirmed his appointment. "Security is something which is not in our control. The government is dealing with that and I am confident that we will overcome this problem and bring international cricket back to Pakistan." The...
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