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The public spat between CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi and CGF CEO Mike Hooper has only aggravated the relations between the Indian organisers and their parent body.
Security has been a major issue after the Mumbai terror attacks last November, which led to the abrupt end to the one-day series between India and England and the postponement of the inaugural Champions League.
Australia's Commonwealth Games chief Perry Crosswhite had earlier this month raised concerns about security in Delhi and had said that he could not guarantee safety of his country's athletes.
He said it was up to the sports federations to decide whether they want to send their teams to India or not.
In recent times, Australia forfeited its Davis Cup tie against India in May, citing security fears. The Asia/Oceania Group tie was scheduled to be played in Chennai from May 8-10.
In August, England and two Austrian players had pulled out of the World Badminton Championship in south Indian city Hyderabad again fearing safety.
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