Big blow to Pakistan: ECB cancels England cricket tour in October
3 years, 3 months ago

Big blow to Pakistan: ECB cancels England cricket tour in October

Op India  

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday said that the board has decided to withdraw both, men’s as well as women’s, teams from the upcoming tour of Pakistan. “Earlier this year, we agreed to play two additional T20 World Cup warm-up games in Pakistan in October, adding a short women’s tour with double headers alongside the men’s games,” the ECB said in a statement. The ECB said that owing to this, touring under these circumstances would not be ideal for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where performing well remains a top priority for 2021. We are sincerely sorry for the impact this will have on cricket in Pakistan and emphasise an ongoing commitment to our main touring plans there for 2022,” The ECB said.

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Pakistan to stop playing India? PCB discusses future with government after BCCI refuses to tour Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan to stop playing India? PCB discusses future with government after BCCI refuses to tour Pakistan

Firstpost  

All eyes are now on Pakistan government’s decision as India refused to travel to their neighbours for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Image: Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has approached the national government after India refused to travel to their neighbours for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The PCB official also added that there was no valid …

PCB confirms mail from ICC on India’s unwillingness to tour Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2024
2 months ago

PCB confirms mail from ICC on India’s unwillingness to tour Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2024

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Sunday that India had informed the International Cricket Council about its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled in February-March next year. “The PCB has received an e-mail from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions …

Ahead of ICC security team visit, BCCI says Indian team won’t play in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy
2 months ago

Ahead of ICC security team visit, BCCI says Indian team won’t play in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Days ahead of a visit by the International Cricket Council’s security team to Pakistan, to study the situation for the Champion’s Trophy next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially communicated that it will not send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament. “We were asked to clear our stand and we have done it, …

Pakistan doesn't have any security concerns: Shahid Afridi urges India to tour neighbours for 2023 Asia Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan doesn't have any security concerns: Shahid Afridi urges India to tour neighbours for 2023 Asia Cup

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Indian men's cricket team to tour Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 and take the first steps towards improving bilateral relations. While Pakistan is the designated host country for Asia Cup 2023, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated last year that India will not travel to their neighbour country for the tournament, and that …

England cricket team arrives for first Pakistan tour in 17 years
2 years, 3 months ago

England cricket team arrives for first Pakistan tour in 17 years

The Hindu  

England’s cricket squad touched down in Karachi on Thursday on their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years -- a lengthy absence brought about by security fears. England last played in Pakistan in 2005 and were due to visit last year until pulling out at short notice after New Zealand also cancelled a tour citing safety concerns. Last month the …

New Zealand, England to tour Pakistan over next 12 months
2 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand, England to tour Pakistan over next 12 months

Firstpost  

The PCB confirmed that West Indies, England and New Zealand men’s sides will tour Pakistan twice each in the next 12 months while Sri Lanka and Ireland women will visit Pakistan in May/June and October/November. The Pakistan men’s team is scheduled to play seven Tests, 17 ODIs and a minimum of 25 T20Is in the next 12 months while the …

New Zealand, England to tour Pakistan over next 12 months
2 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand, England to tour Pakistan over next 12 months

India TV News  

Pakistan will host five men's and women's teams over the next 12 months as PCB announced the international calendar on Friday. The Pakistan men's team is scheduled to play seven Tests, 17 ODIs and a minimum of 25 T20Is in the next 12 months while the women’s team participate in the ICC Women’s Championship, ICC U19 and T20 World Cups …

Alex Hales says England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made 'no sense'
2 years, 11 months ago

Alex Hales says England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made 'no sense'

Firstpost  

The ECB has rescheduled their tour and England are now slated to visit Pakistan twice later this year. Karachi: Acquainted with playing in Pakistan, English batter Alex Hales says the England and Wales Cricket Board’s decision to pull out of the country’s tour last year made “zero sense” to him. Hales, who is playing for Islamabad United in the Pakistan …

Australian players nervous about Pakistan tour: report
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian players nervous about Pakistan tour: report

The Hindu  

Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years amid an uptick in terror attacks in the Asian nation, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday. Australia has not toured Pakistan since 1998 due to security concerns, instead playing its away matches in the United Arab Emirates. Though some international touring sides …

Australia to tour Pakistan with full-strength squad
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia to tour Pakistan with full-strength squad

The Hindu  

Australia is set to tour Pakistan with a full-strength squad as no player has so far expressed any reservation about travelling to the country which did not get to host top-flight international cricket for nearly a decade due to security concerns. However, Australia appeared to be on track for undertaking its first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, with national …

Australia to tour Pakistan with full-strength squad after 24 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia to tour Pakistan with full-strength squad after 24 years

The Hindu  

Australia is set to tour Pakistan with a full-strength squad as no player has so far expressed any reservation about travelling to the country which did not get to host top-flight international cricket for nearly a decade due to security concerns. However, Australia appeared to be on track for undertaking their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, with national …

New Zealand to return to Pakistan in 2023 to make up for September's abandoned limited overs tour
3 years ago

New Zealand to return to Pakistan in 2023 to make up for September's abandoned limited overs tour

India TV News  

Highlights New Zealand had abandoned their limited overs tour of Pakistan citing security threat England had followed New Zealand in abandoning its short tour to Pakistan The Tests and ODIs will be part of World Test Championship and World Cup Super League respectively New Zealand are all set to tour Pakistan in 2023 for limited-over series as a makeup tour …

England to play two additional T20 Internationals in 2022 tour of Pakistan
3 years, 2 months ago

England to play two additional T20 Internationals in 2022 tour of Pakistan

India TV News  

England will play two additional T20 Internationals to the five originally planned when they tour Pakistan next year, its cricket board's Chief Executive Tom Harrison announced here on Tuesday after meeting with PCB chairman Ramiz Raja. "This is just to reaffirm our commitment to Pakistan cricket to getting England teams, men’s and women’s teams, eventually playing in Pakistan at home," …

England agree to play postponed T20Is in Pakistan next year
3 years, 2 months ago

England agree to play postponed T20Is in Pakistan next year

Firstpost  

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison met Raja and the pair agreed to reschedule the men’s matches. England have agreed to play two postponed men’s Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan next year after the heads of the countries’ cricket boards met in Lahore on Tuesday. “England will play two additional men’s Twenty20 internationals to the five T20Is originally …

ECB CEO Tom Harrison flies to Pakistan to mend relations with PCB
3 years, 2 months ago

ECB CEO Tom Harrison flies to Pakistan to mend relations with PCB

The Hindu  

England and Wales Cricket Board Chief Executive Tom Harrison has flown to Pakistan to meet PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja in a bid to mend relations which were damaged by the cancellation of last month's tour. Australia's confirmation to send its team to Pakistan had come just days after the West Indies board also announced it would be touring Pakistan in …

England 'wouldn't have done this to India': Holding slams ECB for pulling out of Pakistan tour
3 years, 3 months ago

England 'wouldn't have done this to India': Holding slams ECB for pulling out of Pakistan tour

India TV News  

West Indies legend Michael Holding says England's decision to cancel its white-ball tours of Pakistan smacked of "western arrogance" and the country wouldn't have ever done this to a "rich and powerful" India. England men and women teams were scheduled to tour Pakistan this month but their Cricket Board cancelled both the series, citing "mental and physical well-being" of players …

Michael Holding slams 'arrogant' England for pulling out of Pakistan tours
3 years, 3 months ago

Michael Holding slams 'arrogant' England for pulling out of Pakistan tours

The Hindu  

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding said on Tuesday that England's decision to cancel its short tours to Pakistan amounted to "Western arrogance." England's men's and women's white-ball teams were due to tour this month but the England and Wales Cricket Board pulled out of both because of concerns over "mental and physical well-being." It would have been the …

Pakistan Should Not Blame India If England And New Zealand Tour Is Cancelled: BCCI
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan Should Not Blame India If England And New Zealand Tour Is Cancelled: BCCI

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board and politicians accused India of meddling with the recent tour of New Zealand which was cancelled at the last hour. Recently, the New Zealand team decided to cancel their tour of Pakistan and return citing "security reasons". The New Zealand cricket team cancelled the tour of Pakistan citing security, while the England team decided to …

England players' body says didn't give any input in Pakistan pullout; PCB surprised by revelation
3 years, 3 months ago

England players' body says didn't give any input in Pakistan pullout; PCB surprised by revelation

India TV News  

England cricket's player's body has claimed that its inputs were not sought by the country's Board when it decided to call off the tour of Pakistan, a revelation that has come as a "surprise" to the PCB. "At no stage has the ECB ever asked Team England Player Partnership or the teams, men and women, whether the tour should go …

Mohammad Abbas 'hurt' at 'strange' England decision to cancel Pakistan tours
3 years, 3 months ago

Mohammad Abbas 'hurt' at 'strange' England decision to cancel Pakistan tours

The Hindu  

Mohammad Abbas said on Thursday that Pakistan felt "hurt" by the "strange" decision of English cricket chiefs to cancel tours for their men's and women's teams next month. The England and Wales Cricket Board cited "increasing concerns about travelling to the region" on Monday just days after New Zealand also pulled out of a tour to Pakistan over security concerns. …

Michael Atherton questions ECB's decision to cancel Pakistan tour but give players IPL window
3 years, 3 months ago

Michael Atherton questions ECB's decision to cancel Pakistan tour but give players IPL window

India TV News  

Former captain Michael Atherton says it was strange that England and Wales Cricket Board called off the Pakistan tour, citing players' welfare but allowed them a three-month window to play the IPL. "Citing player welfare is strange when the ECB has essentially washed its hands of its players’ travel and cricketing commitments for three months of the year so that …

British government did not advise ECB against Pakistan tour: High Commissioner
3 years, 3 months ago

British government did not advise ECB against Pakistan tour: High Commissioner

Firstpost  

The ECB on Monday withdrew its men’s and women’s teams from the tour of Pakistan, citing increased concerns about travelling to the region. The British government did not advise the England and Wales Cricket Board to cancel its men’s and women’s teams’ tour of Pakistan on security grounds, the UK’s High Commissioner has said and promised to “redouble” efforts to …

Pakistan fear seclusion again after New Zealand, England abandon tours; Ramiz Raza fumes
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan fear seclusion again after New Zealand, England abandon tours; Ramiz Raza fumes

India TV News  

Pakistan's ability to host international matches has taken a serious hit and the nation is in fear of isolation after the England and New Zealand teams abandoned their tours on security grounds. Pakistan Cricket Board new chief Ramiz Raja's tenure didn't begin on the right note as the former cricketer-turned commentator lost his cool on England and New Zealand cricket …

Decision to pull out of Pak tour taken by ECB, says U.K. envoy
3 years, 3 months ago

Decision to pull out of Pak tour taken by ECB, says U.K. envoy

The Hindu  

September 22, 2021 12:00 pm | Updated 12:00 pm IST - Islamabad The British government did not advise the England and Wales Cricket Board to cancel its men's and women's teams' tour of Pakistan on security grounds, the UK's High Commissioner here has said and promised to "redouble" efforts to make the T20 series happen in 2022. Christian Turner, the …

British government did not advise ECB against Pakistan tour - High Commissioner
3 years, 3 months ago

British government did not advise ECB against Pakistan tour - High Commissioner

The Hindu  

The British government did not advise the England and Wales Cricket Board to cancel its men's and women's teams' tour of Pakistan on security grounds, the U.K.'s High Commissioner here has said, promising to "redouble" efforts to make the T20 series happen in 2022. Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, said the ECB decided on its own to …

British High Commissioner to Pak Says Govt Didn't Advice ECB to Pull Out of Tour
3 years, 3 months ago

British High Commissioner to Pak Says Govt Didn't Advice ECB to Pull Out of Tour

The Quint  

High Commissioner Distances From ECB Decision Soon after the comment, but in a seemingly unrelated move, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan Cristian Turner released a video in which he asserts that the ECB is "independent" of the British Government and that the Government had not advised against withdrawing from the tour. The British High Commission supported the tour, did …

Pakistan feel like being 'used and binned' by England over cancelled tour
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan feel like being 'used and binned' by England over cancelled tour

Firstpost  

Pakistan travelled to England last year at a time when Covid-19 infection rates in Britain were among the highest in the world for a three-match Test and T20 series that saved the ECB millions in television rights deals. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja said on Tuesday he felt “used and then binned” after England cancelled a white-ball tour for …

We will not only survive but thrive as well, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam
3 years, 3 months ago

We will not only survive but thrive as well, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

India TV News  

After England announced the cancellation of their tour of Pakistan, skipper Babar Azam said that his nation has "always tried to accommodate the interests of the game" while "others simply don't". The decision came just days after New Zealand cancelled their tour just hours before the start of the 1st match, citing security reasons. Babar had earlier said that he …

'Western bloc' has let Pakistan down, board chief Ramiz Raja says
3 years, 3 months ago

'Western bloc' has let Pakistan down, board chief Ramiz Raja says

The Hindu  

Pakistan has been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja said. England on Monday cancelled its men's and women's teams tour of Pakistan next month citing "mental and physical well-being" of the players. READ …

After NZ, England Cancel Men's and Women's Tours to Pakistan
3 years, 3 months ago

After NZ, England Cancel Men's and Women's Tours to Pakistan

The Quint  

"The mental and physical well-being of our players and support staff remains our highest priority and this is even more critical given the times we are currently living in. We know there are increasing concerns about travelling to the region and believe that going ahead will add further pressure to a playing group who have already coped with a long …

England withdraw from men’s and women’s cricket tours of Pakistan
3 years, 3 months ago

England withdraw from men’s and women’s cricket tours of Pakistan

Firstpost  

England men’s team was to play two T20Is in Pakistan while the women’s team was scheduled to take part in two T20Is and three ODIs. England have pulled out of next month’s men’s and women’s tours of Pakistan after New Zealand postponed their tour due to security concerns. The ECB in its statement said: “The ECB Board convened this weekend …

England pulls out of Pakistan tour
3 years, 3 months ago

England pulls out of Pakistan tour

The Hindu  

England on Monday called off next month's men's and women's tours of Pakistan, three days after New Zealand abandoned their white-ball series in the South Asian country over security concerns. "The ECB Board convened this weekend to discuss these extra England Women's and Men's games in Pakistan, and we can confirm that the Board has reluctantly decided to withdraw both …

Will Pakistan Cricket Continue to Suffer After NZ’s Last-Minute Withdrawal?
3 years, 3 months ago

Will Pakistan Cricket Continue to Suffer After NZ’s Last-Minute Withdrawal?

The Quint  

For a moment, leave aside the financial aspect of the withdrawal and think of how the efforts of the PCB have gone to waste because of a unilateral decision. In his press conference on Sunday, Wasim Khan, PCB CEO, expressed disappointment and said that NZ have set a bad precedent for others. One day later on Monday, 20 September, the …

PCB reaches out to SLC and BCB for short tours but no series could be planned
3 years, 3 months ago

PCB reaches out to SLC and BCB for short tours but no series could be planned

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board had reached out to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for a short series in the country to make up for the cancellation of the New Zealand tour but since players from both the nations had prior commitments, no series could be planned. PCB reaches out to SLC and BCB for short tours but no series could be …

PCB approached SLC, BCB but no series is possible at present - CEO Wasim Khan
3 years, 3 months ago

PCB approached SLC, BCB but no series is possible at present - CEO Wasim Khan

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board reached out to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for a short series in Pakistan to make up for the cancellation of New Zealand's tour, but since players from both nations had prior commitments, no series could be planned. PCB CEO Wasim Khan said Sri Lanka Cricket and the Bangladesh Cricket Board showed a willingness to play in …

New Zealand team to fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight after abandoning tour: PCB
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand team to fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight after abandoning tour: PCB

India TV News  

The New Zealand team will fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight on Saturday, even as the cricket community is fuming over the sudden and unilateral decision of the visitors to abandon the tour due to a security threat. Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan confirmed that a chartered flight will be coming on Saturday to take the New …

'Massive setback for Pak cricket,' Twitter reacts to New Zealand's withdrawal from Pakistan tour over security concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

'Massive setback for Pak cricket,' Twitter reacts to New Zealand's withdrawal from Pakistan tour over security concerns

Firstpost  

Here’s how Twitter reacted to New Zealand’s decision to pull out of their tour of Pakistan due to security concerns. “New Zealand Cricket informed us they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement. Security isn't a reason because Pakistan has one of the best …

England's tour of Pakistan in doubt after New Zealand pull out: Reports
3 years, 3 months ago

England's tour of Pakistan in doubt after New Zealand pull out: Reports

India TV News  

England's tour of Pakistan next month was thrown into doubt on Friday after New Zealand abandoned their international series there on security grounds. According to a Daily Mail report, the Black Caps did not leave their hotel for the first one-day international and no spectators were admitted to the stadium in Rawalpindi after the country's cricket board received security advice. …

Pakistanis blame India, BCCI after New Zealand abandons cricket series
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistanis blame India, BCCI after New Zealand abandons cricket series

Op India  

New Zealand cancelled their tour of Pakistan over security concerns despite assurances from Prime Minister Imran Khan that the country had the ‘best intelligence system’. Pakistani cricket lovers have decided to blame India for the cancelation of the tour and are outraged by the decision of the New Zealand cricket team. Source: Twitter Pakistanis on the platform are also coming …

India vs England: BCCI, ECB consider next moves after Manchester Test cancellation
3 years, 3 months ago

India vs England: BCCI, ECB consider next moves after Manchester Test cancellation

Firstpost  

The International Cricket Council is now set to decide the result of the match and series which India led 2-1. Following all-night talks, it was not until shortly before 9:00 am local time on Friday, just over two hours before the scheduled start and minutes before the gates at Old Trafford were due to open to a sell-out crowd of …

ECB to review security for England's tour of Pakistan
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB to review security for England's tour of Pakistan

India TV News  

The England and Wales Cricket Board will review security ahead of England's tour of Pakistan this autumn amid concerns over conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan. England are scheduled to visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years in October, with the men's team due to play two T20s in Rawalpindi and the women's side facing two T20s and three ODIs. …

'Everyone wants to get their cricket in': Ashley Giles hints at England players not playing remainder of IPL 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

'Everyone wants to get their cricket in': Ashley Giles hints at England players not playing remainder of IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the IPL 2021 was postponed midway, there have been no end to speculations regarding when, if at all a possibility, will the remainder of the tournament be held. Well, as per the recent statement made by England and Wales Cricket Board’s managing director Ashley Giles, we may have seen the last of England players in IPL 2021. READ …

Indian Women’s Cricket Team is Back & There’s Much to Be Grateful
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Women’s Cricket Team is Back & There’s Much to Be Grateful

The Quint  

Because after an entire three hundred and sixty-four days, the Indian women’s cricket team will be playing an international match. Yes, the stars have finally aligned, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India has finally woken up to make sure they get back on the field just one day short of an entire year, since they played the …

England women's cricket team to participate in 'historic' tour of Pakistan in October
4 years ago

England women's cricket team to participate in 'historic' tour of Pakistan in October

Firstpost  

No 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 …

England women to tour Pakistan for first time in October
4 years ago

England women to tour Pakistan for first time in October

India TV News  

England women will tour Pakistan in October for two T20Is and three ODIs, it was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday. "Not only will this be a cricket tour that provides a valuable competitive opportunity to both teams, it should also serve as another powerful and positive message as we drive forward our equality ambitions for …

'Terrorism to tourism': England's scheduled Pakistan tour gives cricket, foreign policy a boost
4 years, 1 month ago

'Terrorism to tourism': England's scheduled Pakistan tour gives cricket, foreign policy a boost

Firstpost  

England will play two Twenty20 internationals in Karachi on 14 and 15 October in their first visit to Pakistan since 2005. Islamabad: The return of England’s cricket team to Pakistan next year, their first visit since a deadly attack on Sri Lanka’s team, is a vote of confidence in the country’s improved security – but challenges remain, analysts say. I …

England's decision to tour Pakistan a 'massive moment' for cricket, reckon authorities
4 years, 1 month ago

England's decision to tour Pakistan a 'massive moment' for cricket, reckon authorities

Firstpost  

England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes Pakistan’s decision to honour their commitment to tour England in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic this year played a role. London: England will tour Pakistan next year for the first time since a 2009 attack by gunmen on the visiting Sri Lankan team in a move hailed by England cricket authorities as “a significant …

England confirm men's team tour to Pakistan in October 2021 after a gap of 16 years
4 years, 1 month ago

England confirm men's team tour to Pakistan in October 2021 after a gap of 16 years

Firstpost  

England men’s team will be making its first visit to Pakistan in 16 years for a two-match T20I series in October 2021. #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/nZVChQNpmO — ICC November 18, 2020 “It’s a real pleasure to announce that the England men’s T20 squad will be playing in Pakistan in October 2021. Pakistan Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Wasim Khan said the upcoming series …

England set for Pakistan tour in 2021 after 16 years
4 years, 1 month ago

England set for Pakistan tour in 2021 after 16 years

The Hindu  

England will tour Pakistan for the first time in 16 years for two T20Is in October 2021, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the development on Wednesday. READ| PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said: “I am delighted to confirm that England will be touring Pakistan to play two T20Is in October 2021. READ| “The October 2021 T20Is will allow the leading …

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