England's Eoin Morgan believes tour security now a concern after Dhaka terror attack

England's limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan feels their trip to Bangladesh has been clouded by security concerns after the terror attack and killings at the diplomatic heart of Gulshan.

Sports Deskbdnews24.com
Published : 4 July 2016, 07:47 PM
Updated : 31 July 2016, 09:01 PM

The England and Wales Cricket Board had earlier said it sought government instruction with regard to the tour following an attack on Holey Artisan Bakery, a hangout for foreigners and the well-to-do, on Friday night.

The ECB is seeking the counsel and guidance of its director of security, Reg Dickason, on whether the tour will go ahead as planned with England scheduled to reach Dhaka on Sep 30 for the month-long tour.

"It is quite a big concern. We’ve always left the big decisions to the ECB," ‘The Guardian’ quoted Morgan as saying on Monday. 

"They write reports and send guys out to see if it is safe and then come back to the players to see how happy or unhappy they are. Certainly it is a concern at the moment."

The militant violence developed into a hostage crisis, a first in Bangladesh, leaving at least 22 persons dead in its wake – among them an Indian, nine Italian and seven Japanese.

In 2008, England were playing a series in India which was hit by the Mumbai attacks. The touring team flew back home from India for safety concerns but later returned to play two Tests in Chennai and Mohali.

Morgan thought ‘it could be feasible’ if the series was relocated on neutral soil.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hossain remains hopeful that the series would continue, drawing hope from the ongoing Euro Championship in France - which came under coordinated attacks about seven months ago.

"…There is no way cricket can escape the consequences [of the attack]. England's reaction… is natural. If I was in their position, I would've done the same," he said on Sunday.

"…although Paris came under attack the games weren't put off. I believe sport will move on in its own pace," Hassan said.