PCB for more int’l matches after virus ends

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is making full use of the lean period by reaching out other boards and the ICC to conduct as much international matches as possible once the corona virus pandemic eases out.

The PCB wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to award them the hosting rights of a major event in lieu of the financial losses suffered due to India's refusal to play a bilateral series against them. An official of the PCB asserted that Pakistan is prepared to host a major ICC event sometime in 2023. “I don't think hosting international cricket is now such a big issue for Pakistan as the security situation has improved now,” he said.

“The fact that we have logistically hosted the entire Pakistan Super League in Pakistan and also teams like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Test matches besides other smaller events and series shows we are capable of hosting a big ICC event.”

The official said that the chief executives of cricket Boards will have a video conference with the ICC to discuss World T20 Cup, Asia Cup and World Test Championship. “There is no doubt that because of the coronavirus pandemic every board is facing a big challenge to reduce their financial losses as much as they can. We are all in the same boat. We have similar interests. When this conference is held we will be discussing future measures.”