London, 4 June 2009
The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 has approved Cameron White as a replacement player for Andrew Symonds in Australia’s squad for the tournament, which runs from 5 to 21 June at three venues – Lord’s, The Oval and Trent Bridge.
The confirmation was conveyed to Cricket Australia (CA) on behalf of the event technical committee today (Thursday).
White takes over from Symonds who was recalled by Cricket Australia after a breach of Australia team rules. The committee decided that given the particular circumstances of this case it would grant Cricket Australia the right to replace Symonds in the squad.
The event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 consists of David Richardson (ICC General Manager – Cricket and technical committee chairman), Steve Elworthy (tournament director), Campbell Jamieson (representative of IDI, the ICC’s commercial arm which runs major ICC events), Alan Fordham (ECB representative), Ian Bishop (independent nomination) and David Lloyd (independent nomination).
Australia plays its first game of the tournament proper on Saturday against the West Indies at the Oval beginning at 1400 (local time).
ICC MEDIA RELEASE