ICC President slams Boycott, wants England to go
Posted on Dec 03, 2008 at 20:59
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London: International Cricket Council (ICC) president David Morgan has backed England's tour to India while lambasting Geoffrey Boycott and sections of English press who argued for its postponement.
Former England captain Boycott and other critics were of the view that the two-Test series in India should be put on hold until India has had time to mourn.
Morgan said the business implications of even a short suspension of international cricket in India could be far-reaching.
"I know Mr Boycott is saying that players will be in an inappropriate state of mind, but it's the same, if not worse, for the Indian players," Morgan was quoted as saying in the Daily Telegraph.
"We have to think of the business of cricket as well as the game of cricket. The terrorists cannot be allowed to win."
"If the England team chose to withdraw despite receiving the all-clear, it would not just damage India — it would damage England too. In terms of reputation, and perhaps in terms of financial reparations as well."
"India's contribution to world cricket is extremely important and it would be disastrous if India were seen to be unsafe for international cricket."
Morgan also hit back at British media for criticising the ECB's move to send players to India.
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