Haroon Lorgat, who is the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) chief executive convinced the teams of South Africa and England, said that it would be safe, if they play in Pakistan.

On Tuesday, Pakistan would get to know whether they would be hosting Champions Trophy next month or not.  
 
On Sunday in Edinburg, Lorgat met the English cricket Officials and the players with other ICC officials and briefed them that the strict security arrangements would be made for them in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

In the press conference, which would be held at Lord after meeting with South African officials and the players, Logat will announce whether the tournament will be held in Pakistan or not.

A Pakistan cricket Board source has reported, "These are the final efforts being made by the ICC to convince the teams who are not happy with the security situation in Pakistan that everything is in order in Pakistan."

The players of the countries including Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa are not willing to play in Pakistan due to security reasons. Even after briefings by the ICC task force who visited Pakistan last week, Australia and New Zealand have not changed there decision.

The PCB source said "It is a dicey situation for the ICC as some countries are citing advice from their foreign offices not to travel to Pakistan at this stage due to increasing threats from Taliban. In this scenario there is nothing much the ICC can do to force them to change their minds."

On Monday the ICC officials would be visiting Lahore for a week to look into the matters of media issues and marketing.

The official further reported, “At the moment Pakistan is confirmed as the host for the tournament so we are carrying out all arrangements and preparations accordingly."