Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has addressed the rising uncertainty concerning the upcoming three-match Check sequence between Pakistan and England. The sequence, which is a part of the ICC World Check Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, is scheduled to happen from October 7 to twenty-eight, 2024. Followers and analysts alike have been anticipating readability on the place the matches will likely be held, because the cricketing world turns its consideration to this extremely anticipated contest.
Venue change amid stadium renovations?
In current weeks, media stories had steered that the sequence may be moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of ongoing renovations at key stadiums in Pakistan. These renovations are a part of the nation’s preparations to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The uncertainty surrounding the venues sparked issues amongst each the Pakistan and England camps, with doubts over the place the matches could be held simply weeks earlier than the scheduled begin of the sequence.
Brendon McCullum expresses dissatisfaction
England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, voiced his frustrations concerning the dearth of readability over the venues for the sequence. Talking at The Oval forward of England’s third Check in opposition to Sri Lanka, McCullum expressed concern over the impression the uncertainty might have on group preparations.
“We don’t actually know what’s occurring in Pakistan, however we will’t choose a group till we all know the place we’re going to play. It could be good if, over the subsequent couple of days, we came upon,” McCullum mentioned.
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PCB chief confirms venues for the Check sequence
In response to the issues, PCB Chairman Naqvi reassured followers and stakeholders that the sequence will go forward as deliberate in Pakistan, with matches set to happen in Multan and Rawalpindi. Naqvi additionally confirmed that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is happy with the preparations made by the PCB.
“The house Check sequence in opposition to England will likely be held in Multan and Rawalpindi. We’re in contact with the England board, and they’re happy,” Naqvi said, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.