‘No change in Pakistan tour’
THE England and Wales Cricket Board are committed to the forthcoming T20 tour of Pakistan despite the flooding that has ravaged the country.
England have not played in Pakistan since 2005 due to security concerns and pulled out of a series last year at short notice.
The Pakistan Cricket Board were furious with that decision, making England’s visit for a seven-match T20 series starting on September 20 even more significant. Matches are due to be held in Karachi and Lahore, with no changes currently planned despite the worst floods in Pakistani history.
Asked about the situation last Friday (2), Rob Key, managing director of men’s cricket at the ECB, said: “It’s a moving picture at the moment...But it’s a trip we’re desperate to go on...I think that, hopefully, us going out there and playing will be a positive for what’s been a pretty harrowing time for the people of that country.”