The International Cricket Council says its cannot force teams to play in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September.
Chief executive Haroon Lorgat says all the Council can do is make the players confident about the measures taken in regard to safety and security and on that basis hope they participate.
Earlier this week the ICC confirmed the tournament would be held in Pakistan despite security concerns raised by New Zealand, Australia, England and South Africa.
Despite Thursday's announcement player representatives have continued to warn cricketers against travelling to Pakistan.
Lorgat says the ICC won't speculate on possible action if teams did not appear in the tournament.
