England cricket supporters the Barmy Army refuse to travel to Bangladesh tour because of security fears
Fans opt to join one-day skipper Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales in staying on home soil after advice from the BCB
ENGLAND cricket's most famous set of supporters, the Barmy Army, will not be roaring on from the stands in Bangladesh.
The fans will join one-day skipper Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales in remaining on home turf, as the nation has been plagued with terrorist problems.
In July, Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, suffered an attack leaving many dead.
And the Barmy Army claim that despite advice - and a lot of help - from the Bangladesh Cricket Board, it is in their best interests to give this one a miss, on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
A statement from the fan group read: "Behind the scenes we have been liaising with the ECB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and have now received advice from the latter.
"We have been supplied with a list of hotels in Dhaka and Chittagong that will receive protection from the Bangladesh Police and been told that England supporters will be afforded their own segregated area within the stadium.
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"However on the issue of escorts to and from stadiums, where due to local traffic conditions supporters will be most vulnerable to attack, we have been supplied with the contact details of a private security company, the implication being that any extra security will have be at supporter's own expense.
"Whilst we are grateful that the BCB are taking an interest, we feel these measures do not yet go far enough to persuade us to go against FCO advice.
"It is a matter of great regret that we feel unable to endorse travel to Bangladesh.
"Those of us lucky enough to have visited this country on previous tours have lasting and fond memories of a warm welcome, friendly locals and wonderful food.
"Perhaps the greatest pleasure being able to mix freely with the general population, particularly in and around the stadiums.
"We were also able to wander and explore the teeming cities of Dhaka and Chittagong without fear.
"FCO advice specifically warns against such activities."
Meanwhile, Irish-born Morgan has signed up for the Big Bash as part of global money-spinning tour despite snubbing the Bangladesh trip.