Jonny Bairstow: England players must make individual decision on Bangladesh tour
Friday 2 September 2016 19:38, UK
Jonny Bairstow says each player has to make an "individual decision" on whether they will tour Bangladesh with England this year after concerns over security.
The English and Wales cricket board has stated the tour will go ahead despite an attack in the capital, Dhaka, last month in which 20 hostages were killed.
Bairstow, who replaced Jos Buttler in the fourth ODI against Pakistan on Sunday, says there are always safety concerns to be considered, regardless of location.
"It is an individual decision. Every individual has to make a decision based on the stance they have," Bairstow told Sky Sports News HQ at a Hardy's Heartbeat of the Club initiative at Dunnington Cricket Club.
"There have been safety concerns, but that is life. You could be walking down the street in Dunnington, or walking down the street in London. There are always safety concerns.
"There are going to be bits you are not happy with and you have to make a decision whether it is right or wrong [to go].
"The ECB have put in place safety measures and they believe we are able to go. The tour goes ahead whether you are picked or not.
"First and foremost, I cannot comment whether I will be going because I do not know if I will be in the squad."
ODI captain Eoin Morgan admitted to having "big concerns" over security as it is feared Westerners are being targeted in attacks.
England are scheduled to fly to Bangladesh on September 30 for a month-long trip, which will include three ODI matches and a two-Test series.
