England women's cricket team to participate in 'historic' tour of Pakistan in October
FirstpostNo England team have played international cricket in the country since 2005. London: England Women will tour Pakistan for the first time in October, joining the men’s side in an unprecedented joint trip, cricket chiefs announced on Thursday. “We are absolutely delighted to be making this historic announcement today," said Clare Connor, managing director of women’s cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board. “The England women’s cricket team has never toured Pakistan before so this is another important step in our history and journey.” Wasim Khan, chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, said the matches would be a good test for the hosts ahead of the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand. “World champions England accompanying their men’s side for their first-ever tour to Karachi is an extremely powerful and strong announcement for Pakistan, our women’s cricketers," he said.