Greece boycott Israel?

Israel's final match which was due to take place today has been cancelled. Last night we were told that is was due to a "technical fault". Can't see what equipment could have been broken to cancel a game of cricket. Maybe a wicket snapped in half, and they didn't have a replacement stick?

Today, we've been told that Greece could not travel up to RAF Lossiemouth. OK it's in the north of Scotland, but they have come all the way from Greece. Surely they could get a coach or a few cars from somewhere?

I was on Newsnight Scotland about this last night with Alex Salmond and the Zvi Ravner from the Israeli embassy. It wasn't like the Galloway interview, but was ok. It should be online but BBC Scotland don't seem to have updated their Newnights since Thursday.

UPDATE: It has been confirmed that the above excuses were spin aka lies. Greece pulled out of the match, condemning themselves to relegation in the process. Statement from the ECC:

In spite of being made aware of the serious ramifications of their intended actions, Greece have decided not to fulfill their obligation to play Israel in the 7th /8th play-off match tomorrow (Wed 9th) at RAF Lossiemouth, and as a consequence have handed the match to their opponents and committed themselves to 8th place in the tournament and subsequently, relegation to Europe Div 3.

Note, the phrase "intended actions" and that Greece "decided" not to play this match. Background here, here and here.

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