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I feel safer in Pakistan than in England: Ian Chappell

Former Australian captain is currently in Islamabad as an expert on ICC Champions Trophy

News Desk June 09, 2017

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell. PHOTO: AFP

In what can be deemed as a boost of foreign cricketers’ confidence to visit Pakistan, former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that he feels safer in Pakistan than in England.

Chappell, who is currently in Islamabad as an expert on the 8^th ICC Champion’s Trophy 2017 being held in England and Wales, expressed these remarks while speaking in a special transmission of the state-run Pakistan Television Network (PTV).

"I am safer in Islamabad than England at the moment"- #Ian_Chappell https://t.co/2QQovwSQot
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— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) June 7, 2017

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“We have only been here for a few days... we are probably safer in Islamabad than we are in England at the moment,” Radio Pakistan quoted the right-handed batsman as saying.

The former Australian cricketer asked international teams that if they were not visiting Pakistan because of security, what would they do with England in a crisis situation.

“That is the question I would ask the cricket administrators… You are not coming to Pakistan because of dangers and so on but now what are you going to do with England with all these things,” he said, underlining the need for cricket administrators to draw a fair balance for playing the game.

COMMENTS (15)

zakhta | 7 years ago | Reply Pakistan has always been safer than all other neighbors of Pakistan. Pakistan continues to go ahead on the path of prosperity despite all the propaganda.

Dr Aamir | 7 years ago | Reply Alhamdulellah Pakistan is now safer than many countries of the world.. Our contribution to eliminating terrorism can't be neglected.. We have lost lives, property, everything for making this world a safer place.. Stats and figures are never true, they r biased.. Who says that Pakistan is 4th most unsafe country for tourists..come and see for urself now..

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nabidad | 7 years ago | Reply Hats off to Sir Ian Chappell's comments.

PrasadDeccani | 7 years ago | Reply It would be good for Pakistan if PCB hires Ian as consultant on how to bring back international cricket. Ian can do necessary PR work for PCB.

Pakistani-Khi | 7 years ago | Reply Endians tikka at the corner! lol Thanks for the valuable comments Sir!! Pakistan indeed a safer place, truly if you compare with our neighbors as well.

ali | 7 years ago | Reply but ICC doesn't want cricket in the country. Period.

Ch. Allah Daad | 7 years ago | Reply He deserves to be our cricket coach. That is most important qualification for anyone who intends to become coach in Pakistan.

qadeer | 7 years ago | Reply what he said was pretty clear. Go back and read his comments about fairness and all that but cheers, i understand the unrest in a certain part of your anatomy.

kaamAdmi | 7 years ago | Reply @Singh: Need Burnol?

Sid | 7 years ago | Reply It was a sarcasm pointed at the British. It is not a certification that Pakistan has become safe suddenly. He meant to say EVEN ISLAMABAD IS SAFER THAN ENGLAND NOWADAYS.......

salman | 7 years ago | Reply @Singh: Jealous Indian spotted. Typical of them.

Xman | 7 years ago | Reply He has a point. The fire which the goras lighted up in our countries, is now reaching their own homes.

Mohammed Mirza | 7 years ago | Reply Thanks for giving a positive feedback about Pakistan Mr Chappell

Singh | 7 years ago | Reply Joke of the month.

salman | 7 years ago | Reply Good to see him, Viv Richards and Brain Lara in Islamabad these days. I love to watch their pre and post match analysis of on going Champion's Trophy.

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