Champions Trophy - 2008 in Pakistan

Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy ( regarded as the second biggest event after the World Cup) in September as per a senior spokesperson of ICC, with an assurance that there are no safety and security fears.

ICC acting chief executive Dave Richardson was speaking ahead of the launching ceremony of the biennial event which Pakistan hosts from September 11-28.

The eight playing countries are - Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, England and the West Indies - will compete in the Champions Trophy.