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Apr 17, 2009: The International Cricket Council (ICC), at its executive board meeting in Dubai, on Friday decided not to host any of the World Cup 2011 matches in Pakistan.

 

The 2011 matches were to be held in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

 

The ICC decided against hosting matches in Pakistan considering the volatile situation there and increased terrorist activity.

 

Six Sri Lankan cricketers were injured when the team was attacked in Lahore in March.

 

The attack had raised question mark over the security arrangements in Pakistan.

 

Already, Australia, England and West Indies had decided against playing any matches in Pakistan.

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Background

Cricket World Cup is the game's most important tournament in ODIs.

Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the contest is held every four years.

Maiden WC championship was organized in 1975 in England with Clive Lloyd-led West Indies being the first team to lift the prestigious cup.

Out of the nine WC tourneys played so far, Australia and West Indies have won four and two competitions respectively.

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka clinched the trophy for one time. 

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