Wednesday, 3 December 2008

England stars 'set to shun tour'


At least five England players have told former Test bowler Dominic Cork they will not go back to India - but a final decision on the tour may not be made until next week. At least five England players are not prepared to return to India following the Mumbai terror attacks, according to former Test fast bowler Dominic Cork.
The players are waiting for a security report and a decision on the future of the Test series may be six days away.
Cork told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I know at least five who will turn their backs."
Professional Cricketers' Association chief executive Sean Morris has hinted England players may head to a holding camp in Abu Dhabi.
Morris is flying to Chennai, where the first Test is scheduled to start on 11 December, on Thursday to meet security advisor Reg Dickason to see if the England and Wales Cricket Board's safety and security recommendations are being put in place.