The decision was taken on Thursday by the Governing Council of the Champions League T20 after consultations among the three founding board members of the tournament – Board of Control for Cricket in India, Cricket Australia
Lalit Modi, Chairman of the Champions League T20, said, “We held consultations among all the stakeholders including the founding members, the participating teams and members of the Governing Council after the unfortunate terrorist attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night. It was agreed that in the best interests of all concerned, the inaugural edition of the Champions League T20 should be postponed.”
Modi continued, “We very strongly condemn this dastardly and heinous criminal act of a few which has resulted in the loss of precious lives and injury to hundreds. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and we are with them in their hour of grief.”
It has also been reported that remaining two England— India ODI matches have been cancelled but the two Test matches would go on as scheduled.
“The ECB (English board) has requested that and we are examining it,” Modi said, referring to a possible change of venue. “The Test series will go on.”
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