Australia were unable to defend the Champions Trophy last year
The Champions Trophy may be moved away from Sri Lanka in October 2009 because of concerns the country's wet season will disrupt the tournament.
The competition was due to take place in Pakistan in September 2008 but was postponed over security fears.
"It usually rains in Sri Lanka during that time of the year," said International Cricket Council [ICC] general manager Dave Richardson.
"Questions have been raised if it's wise to hold the tournament there."
Richardson said a decision would be made at an ICC board meeting in Dubai next month.
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"If it's not Sri Lanka, the ICC have decided we want to hold the tournament over 12 days, which means that we have to have two venues in virtually the same city," he added.
"Certainly there can't be any question of international travel being involved.
"That itself narrows the options down considerably to perhaps Perth, Johannesburg, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
"There are a couple of options which need to be considered and [those venues] would be in the frame when the decision is made."
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South Africa will be the host for the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy for cricket. The tournament, originally planned for 2008 in Pakistan, was postponed to 2009 owing to security issues.

Sri Lanka was proposed as an alternative venue, but due to weather concerns in Sri Lanka during the month of October, the tournament has now been moved to South Africa. This was confirmed by an ICC Board teleconference.

ICC President David Morgan said, "I think the Board has made a sensible decision that will give the event every chance of success. We now have clarity on the subject and we can make firm plans for what is going to be a great spectacle of ODI cricket." He also thanked the Sri Lankan Board for their commitment.

The tournament features eight national test cricket teams competing in One Day Internationals. The games will be conducted in Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg and SuperSport Park, Pretoria. It will be held from September 24 to October 5, 2009 in these two venues.