CHITTAGONG–The West Indies Cricket Board has withdrawn its Under-19 team from the ongoing tour of Bangladesh, following an explosion near the team hotel in Chittagong on Saturday.
The WICB tweeted confirmation of the same yesterday evening, saying: "Acting in interest of safety & security of WI U19 team WICB has decided to withdraw the team from tour of Bangladesh."
The board also tweeted that the team was still at the hotel with "added security", while travel arrangements were being made for them to fly out.
Earlier in the day, following the assurance of "reinforced" security from the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the WICB had said the team was "not targeted and was not in any immediate danger", but it was working with the Bangladesh board, contacting the players' parents, and would provide an update on the situation if necessary.
The second match of the ODI series, scheduled to take place on Sunday, was postponed to Monday, following the incident near the hotel. West Indies had lost the first game, but were scheduled to play seven matches in all in the series.
The incident could have deeper implications for Bangladesh, as they prepare to host the World Twenty20 in February 2014.
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