Australia reserves decision on Champions Trophy

MELBOURNE (AFP) - As the International Cricket Council contemplated their next move, Cricket Australia remained non-committal about the defending champions attending next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The ICC's attempts to address Australian concerns over safety and security appeared to have failed, with media reports on Wednesday suggesting Australian players would not be willing to play in the troubled country.

The ICC was due to discuss the tournament, which is scheduled for September 12-28, at a meeting in Dubai on Wednesday, with a move to Sri Lanka one possible outcome.

CA spokesman Peter Young said they were keenly awaiting the outcome of the meeting.