Champions Trophy : Tournament schedule - BCCI backs pakistan

Though South African cricket team opted out of the Champions trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan because of the security concerns, Indian cricket board BCCI conveyed full support to the cricketing rivals Pakistan. BCCI is in the favor of Champions trophy to be held in the neighboring Pakistan. BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah while supporting Pakistan urged other cricket boards to trust the security assurances given by the PCB and the government. "We are supporting Pakistan. I think everything depends on Pakistan and on what are the concerns about security. If they say everything is OK and the tournament can be held as per the schedule then we are with them," Shah told Geo News.