“We are looking to invite A teams or other foreign teams, the aim is to show the situation is not that bad and teams can visit and play in Pakistan,” said PCB Chairman Najam Sethi. PHOTO: ONLINE
Pakistan are not scheduled to play any series until October this year, and the PCB is considering various options on how to use that time constructively.
“We are looking to invite A teams or other foreign teams,” said PCB Chairman Najam Sethi in Dhaka.
“The aim is to show the situation is not that bad and teams can visit and play in Pakistan.”
Pakistan have not hosted a high-profile series since the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka team. The PCB initiated efforts to resume international cricket under former chairman Zaka Ashraf in 2012, hosting series against teams from British universities and Afghanistan successfully.
Meanwhile, Sethi said the PCB was also holding discussions with various boards for a summer showdown.
“There are some options, but I will not comment because it’s premature. There is also an option to play a short series against India in June-July. There was a recommendation once but we will have to see whether still it’s on the table.”
‘Misbah’s record is fine’
Reposing faith in Pakistan’s Test and One-Day International captain Misbahul Haq, Sethi hinted to endure with his decision to keep the veteran till next year’s World Cup.
“It’s important to announce a captain earlier so that the team can settle,” said Sethi.
“I thinks Misbah’s record is fine.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 25th, 2014.
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With apologies to the liberal zealot followers of Saint Taseer it Mr. Salman Taseer who was heading the management of Punjab province as governor rule was imposed by Zardari in Punjab. It was his responsibility to ensure that the administration is providing foolproof security to Sri Lankan team specially when there were already intelligence reports that the Taliban terrorists may attack the team. He didn't do that and when the attack occurred he appeared in front of the media donning fashion goggles and smiling proudly as if he has done some great feat. He and the joke of cricket ejaz butt are responsible for Pakistan's loss in cricket and loss of country's image in this regard.
If it happens, it will be goood for Pakistan cricket. He should look for short series for 2 to 3 T20s or ODIs. If any international team refuses to come then small league matches should be arrange inviting former players to play against Pakistan XII.
yes, not that bad, extremely bad, I mean how bad it could get?! We are not negotiating for no reason Mr. Sethi.
Look - just go and bow down in front of the big three and you might get a treat for that! There is no cricket happening in Pakistan any time soon anyway!