Australia delays departure for Bangladesh tour amid security warning
Cricket Australia website said it has delayed the departure of the nation's Test team to Bangladesh amid security concerns raised by the Australian government that militant groups may target Australian interests.
Australian side was due to depart their various home ports on Monday.
Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland was quoted as saying by CA website: "We have received advice from DFAT and based on that information we are working with security experts and the Bangladesh Cricket Board on a revised security plan for the tour."
"We want the tour to go ahead and are planning for that, but the safety and security of our players and support staff is our number-one priority and won't be compromised," he said.
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