Cricket Australia have withdrawn its team form under 19 World Cup in Bangladesh due to concerns over player safety.
Australia’s senior men’s side postponed their scheduled tour of Bangladesh in October due to security fears and CA have monitored the situation in the country ever since.
The decision was made after Cricket Australia’s head of security Sean Carroll met with cricket and government officials in Bangladesh last week.
Having also consulted with the Australian government, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland says the decision was made to withdraw from the tournament.
“We have always maintained that the safety and security of Australian teams and officials is our number-one priority,” Sutherland said in a statement.
