Australia close to Pak pull-out

“Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers’ Association have virtually decided not to undertake the tour after the briefing they got from the High Commissioner and independent external security advisors,” a source said.

He said the Australians wanted the PCB to consider shifting the series to neutral venues in a bid to avoid a total cancellation. But PCB insisted it will not play at neutral venues which it terms as a dangerous option beneficial to neither board.

“The travel advice is ‘don’t go’,” the source said.