Bangladesh series: Local umpires could officiate in Pakistan
A breakthrough in the revival of international cricket in Pakistan occurred when the Bangladesh delegation expressed satisfaction with security arrangements ahead of the proposed tour. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board stated that it would take approval from the government, besides writing to the ICC before confirming the tour.
The proposed tour was discussed in the ICC’s CEC meeting in Dubai, which noted that the tour’s fate was not in the governing body’s domain and was up to the participating countries to decide. “The ICC’s role is limited to considering the safety and security of officials after a tour has been confirmed and a security plan produced,” read a statement.
In addition, the CEC noted that if both countries agreed but the ICC found it unsafe to send its match officials for the series, then “a special dispensation to depart from the Standard Playing Conditions to allow non-neutral match officials to participate in the matches would be required from the ICC Board.”
While the CEC agreed to recommend non-neutral match officials, ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said the likely dispensation should not be considered as a precedent.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 8th, 2012.
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I know, Mr Naeem, Pakistan proposed for our Test status and we appreciate this very very much. But the proposal was passed unanimously including strong support from powerful ICC members like India, England and West Indies. We ardently want international cricket should come back to Pakistan but only when all the ICC members feel safe to play there. We think security situation is not yet up to the mark in Pakistan for only a few days ago more than two dozens of their own people have been killed by miscreants, not far from Islamabad, one of the planned match venues. Mr. Kamal is taking too much of a risk and should refrain from this dreadful venture.
we helped bangladesh to get test match states few years back dont forget now atleast you can pay the favour back, the government has promised the security possible so lets trust them. Plz
Mustafa Kamal is taking too much of a risk, I think. After all, he is not going to play in Pakistan. How come he dares to put our young and talented players' life at risk then? Pakistan may try to provide top security to our players and officials. But do they have the capability of putting in place a full-proof security system? I don't think so. Only recently more than two dozens of their own people have been killed by the miscreants, not very far from Islamabad. I earnestly request Mr. Kamal to refrain from this risky venture.
I think Mustafa Kamal is taking too much risk. Is he going to play in Pakistan? I don't think so. How come he dares to expose our young and talented players' lives at such a risk then? Pakistan may try to give top security to our players and officials. But do they have the cpability of providing full-proof security? I don't think so. I request Kamal not to proceed with this venture at the expense of our beloved players' destiny just to brighten his career at the ICC.
Pakistan should ask Bangla Deshi Umpires for the forthcoming tour of BD to Pakistan.