Liam Plunkett uncertain of Bangadesh tour amid terror fears
England seamer also discusses Jason Gillespie's decision to leave Yorkshire
Tuesday 30 August 2016 07:20, UK
England seamer Liam Plunkett admits he is still not sure whether he wants to risk safety concerns over the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
The two-Test, three-ODI trip in October has been sanctioned despite Bangladesh suffering its worst ever terrorist attack last month in which 29 people lost their lives.
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Security fears have been raised over England's presence in the country and, although Plunkett insists he trusts the word of ECB security adviser Reg Dickason, he will continue to ask questions and consult his family before making a decision.
The 31-year-old said: "It is probably a shadow on some people. Maybe I will speak to a few more people, but I trust Reg and what he says.
"I'll speak to my family once the (Pakistan) series is done, have a good think, look into it a bit more, and come up with a decision. I've got a few more questions to ask.
"People are talking to each other, getting different ideas. Some people might want to go, some people might not."
Plunkett is also in the process of coming to terms with Jason Gillespie's decision to leave his role as Yorkshire coach.
"I want to thank him for taking a chance on me to come to Yorkshire," Plunkett said.
"One of the first net sessions I had with him was in the winter, and I hit the side-netting. I thought that was the end of my career at Yorkshire right then.
"But he said 'Don't worry about it - it is November' - and he pretty much said he just wanted me to run up and bowl fast. I take my hat off to him - I owe him quite a bit."
