Australia Withdraw From U19 World Cup

Sydney: Cricket Australia cite 'safety and security' concerns as reason for pulling out of global event.

Australia have pulled out of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh due to concerns over player safety.

Australia's senior men's side postponed their scheduled tour of Bangladesh in October due to security fears and CA have monitored the situation in the country ever since.

Cricket Australia's head of security Sean Carroll met with cricket and government officials in Bangladesh last week before reporting back to CA in Melbourne.

Having also consulted with the Australian government, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland says the decision was made to withdraw from the tournament.

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