CRICKET Australia are standing firm on their commitment to tour Pakistan in March, despite Hockey Australia's dramatic decision to miss the Champions Trophy.
Hockey's national body has declined an invitation to play in the December tournament in Lahore - the year's major hockey event - because of security fears.
"It's our intention to fulfil our tour obligations," a CA spokesman said tonight.
"We will continue to monitor with the relevant security agencies both in Australia and overseas on the day-to-day developments in Pakistan."
Herald Sun