Pakistan ditched as World Cup host
Updated on 17 April 2009
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved all 2011 World Cup matches out of Pakistan.
The decision was taken at the executive board meeting held in Dubai.
The ICC said the decision was made due to the "uncertain political situation" in Pakistan.
Security in Pakistan has deteriorated since the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto last year.
Australia and New Zealand refused to tour the country last year due to security fears while South Africa withdrew their participation in the Champions Trophy.
The Champions Trophy was then postponed by 13 months and subsequently moved to South Africa.
In March this year, the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by gunmen in Lahore as they made their way to the Gaddafi Stadium for the third day of the second Test between the sides. Eight people were killed in the attacks and a number of the Sri Lanka team were injured.
ICC president David Morgan said: "It is a regrettable decision. Our number one priority is to create certainty and deliver a safe, secure and successful event."
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