Pakistan 'hardest hit' by security concerns - ICC chief Richardson

"The fact is that ICC is keen for everybody to play international cricket, including Pakistan," Richardson said. "The more teams we can have the better. However, circumstances around the world really have gotten quite difficult, from a security point of view and Pakistan has probably been the hardest hit than any other country. The ICC members have always tried to support Pakistan by making sure that they are willing to play Pakistan in the UAE and elsewhere to keep cricket going at least internationally even though it's not in Pakistan."

On a personal level, Richardson felt the measures the PCB and the government have put in place made it safe for teams to come and play.