Strauss hopes for mass participation in Bangladesh tour

England’s players will be given time to consider their personal position on touring Bangladesh but Andrew Strauss, the director of England cricket, hopes that there will be an en masse decision to undertake the trip.

Strauss had encouraged the players “not to leave anything unsaid” during the meeting in London on Thursday, where it was confirmed that the trip would take place as planned. He believes that it is “100% safe” to tour, following the advice of the ECB’s head of security Reg Dickason, and is eager for a collective spirit among the squad, even though he has opened his door for any player to have one-on-one meetings about any concerns.

The ECB, who will continue to monitor the situation in Bangladesh ahead of their departure on September 30, were given detailed information on the levels of security that will be provided in Dhaka, Chittagong and Fatullah, while the successful hosting of the Under-19 World Cup – for which England sent a team – also had a significant bearing on the decision.

“At no stage did we ask players whether they would make themselves available,” Strauss said. “We are not at that stage yet. I’m certainly hopeful that we can convince the players that it is safe to tour. I’m 100% convinced that is the case. I have the utmost confidence in Reg Dickason and his experience.

“My view is that the job of the ECB and Reg is to assure the players it is safe to go and, …

continue reading in source www.espncricinfo.com

Related Posts

• 
  Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
• 
  Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
• 
  Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)