Bangladesh tour News

However, the ECB gave the tour the go-ahead after an inspection visit to Bangladesh led by team security chief Reg Dickason.

Michael Vaughan, a former England captain, was scathing about Morgan's decision not to travel to Bangladesh.

Morgan has been given a deadline of EOD saturday to confirm his decision by the England board.

Australia`s senior team also pulled out of a series in October last year over safety fears and Bangladesh, the newest Test-playing nation, has been desperate to ensure that England does not follow their example.

With Cook willing to go, there is no option left for Morgan, feels discarded England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

Following the Dhaka attack, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sent an inspection team to Bangladesh led by long-serving security chief Reg Dickason.

"I have not made my mind up. I will be taking as much time as I need."

England are due to arrive in Bangladesh on September 30 for a month-long tour including three one-day internationals and two Test matches.

The tour was postponed for security reasons and a very different side was put on paper for the series against New Zealand thereafter.

Shahid Afridi criticised Australia's decision to call off their Bangladesh tour citing terrorism fears, saying tours should "not be cancelled over minor issues".

 Australia`s test cricketers have been sent back to their home states to train while awaiting a decision on whether their tour of Bangladesh will proceed amid increasing security concerns.

Cricket Australia said Sunday it would seek assurances from its Bangladesh counterpart before proceeding with the team`s October tour, amid government fears that "militants may be planning to target Australian interests".

Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of Bangladesh due to a stress fracture in his back, the second of his young career, Cricket Australia said Thursday.