No security concerns, teams pledge support to CT

8220;The Indian team did well in limited-overs cricket in 2007-08. Winning the one-day series in Australia was a monumental achievement. Not only did we beat the World Cup winners, but also Sri Lanka , which was runner-up in the Caribbean,8221; Dhoni said.

8220;We would like to continue in the same vein and take the ICC Champions Trophy home with us to India,8221; Dhoni added.

Meanwhile, amid media reports of a possible boycott of the tournament by leading Australian cricketers because of security concerns, captains of all the major teams today issued a statement throwing their weight behind the Champions Trophy.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said his side was already focused on retaining the trophy, the second most important tournament after the World Cup.

8220;The Champions Trophy is the number two one-day tournament behind the ICC World Cup and it is for this reason that our players will ensure they are at the peak of their form to take on the world8217;s best in this format of the game.

8220;We are particularly focused on performing well this year in Pakistan and I am excited by the prospect of some new players having the opportunity to be tested against the world8217;s best 50-over players,8221; Ponting said. Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik said he and his team would do everything to win the title before the home crowd.