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Pakistan stripped of 2011 World Cup hosting

The Ireland team will not be playing in Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup
The Ireland team will not be playing in Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup

Pakistan has been stripped of hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup because of the 'uncertain security situation' in the country, the International Cricket Council said.

'It is a regrettable decision (but) our number one priority is to create certainty and...deliver a safe, secure and successful event,' ICC president David Morgan said in a statement.

Pakistan were due to co-host the event with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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