The ECB has given the provisional green light to England's threatened tour following concerns about their safety in Bangladesh, and Richardson believes that is the correct response.

"Under the expert guidance of Reg Dickason, England have concluded that it is safe to tour Bangladesh," said Richardson.

"We welcome this decision, understanding the extent of the intelligence behind it, where the safety of players and staff is of utmost importance."

Safety concerns emerged last month when 29 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, one of the two cities which will play host to matches during England’s tour, when five militants opened fire and took hostages at a café.

Twenty of those who lost their lives were hostages and the incident was described as the worst attack in Bangladesh’s history.

Australia cancelled a tour to the country back in October of last year in the wake of terrorist attacks in Dhaka, which the so-called Islamic State claimed responsibility for.

“It is important to the global game of cricket that it can be played safely in as many countries as possible," said Richardson.

"The world in which we live means we all face threats wherever we are in the world. 

“Where those threats are considered higher, cricket, like other sports, undertakes extensive security assessments in determining whether or not matches can go ahead."

England’s cricket director Andrew Strauss, who scored 7,037 runs in 100 Test matches for his country, has reiterated that the ECB will "continue to monitor the situation right up to and throughout the tour".

“Safety and security of players and management are always paramount,” Strauss said.

“We’ve received a thorough risk assessment, had excellent insight into the current situation and been fully briefed on security commitments. 

"ECB and the Professional Cricketers' Association have the utmost confidence in the advice and support we’ve been given."