Australia have pulled out of their cricket tour of Pakistan because of concerns over security.
"The Australian government absolutely supports the decision that Cricket Australia has made," foreign minister Stephen Smith told to the reports.
Australia, ranked number one in cricket, have not toured Pakistan since 1998, with a 2002 series being played in Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates, again because of security fears.
"I don’t think they (Australia) are justified in postponing the series. I am living in Pakistan and feel secure," Pakistan cricket coach Geoff Lawson who is former test star of Australia told to reports.
Due to this decision, Australia could face a fine of up to $2 million under existing International Cricket Council protocols if the sport’s governing body finds the decision not to tour is unjustified, but this is thought to be unlikely.
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