The Australian cricket team is a divided lot over the Champions Trophy being organized in strife-torn Pakistan, with Andrew Symonds insisting the risk is not worth taking.

But while Symonds, who was the first Australian player to oppose the now postponed scheduled Test tour of Pakistan in March, sticks to his stance, other Australian stars said they would have no problems touring Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in September.

With the latest suicide bomb attack killing 20 people in Islamabad this week, cricket bosses are under increasing pressure to shift the competition to South Africa.

Australia would almost certainly pull out of the event if it was staged in Pakistan, with a decision likely to be made within a fortnight after reports from security experts.

However, all-rounder Shane Watson said he had no reservations about representing his country in Pakistan. "Personally, I would go anywhere to play," Watson said. "I just want to play for my country. I’ve worked hard and had some up and down times this past year, so I’d go anywhere."

Symonds, however, insists he is not willing to put his safety at risk. "I don’t mind the odd game of cricket for Australia, but it is only a game at the end of the day. Putting yourself in a position where you’re not safe, to me, is ridiculous.

"When the time comes, it will be left for individuals to make their own decisions when serious things like this happen."