Pakistan aim to host Sri Lanka or Bangladesh this winter

[SL_Fan]

The PCB claims it has lost nearly USD 200 million in revenues due to India's refusal to allow Pakistan to host two series.

Uncertain about India honouring the MoU signed between cricket boards of the two nations, Pakistan have already started working on a contingency plan for winter this year and are in talks with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for a bilateral home series. As per the MOU signed between the BCCI and PCB, India and Pakistan are scheduled to play a full Test series in December this year. But with India refusing to play Pakistan in a full bilateral Test series since 2007, the PCB is confident it can host Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the slot reserved for the series against Virat Kohli and his men.

“Hopefully we will see either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in Pakistan this winter,” Najam Sethi, who heads the executive board of the PCB said today. “We have opened up discussions with them and are confident now after the succesful hosting of the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore,” he said.

An official source in the PCB confirmed to PTI that Pakistan didn’t harbor any hopes of India fulfilling its commitment of playing the series. “We don’t see the situation changing this year and we are also planning to move ahead with our legal recourse against them to get compensation for the number of times they have not fulfilled their commitments of giving us home series,” the source said.

The PCB claims it has lost nearly USD 200 million in revenues due to India’s refusal to allow Pakistan to host two series. Sethi said that the PSL final was a beginning and now things would move forward. “We are now going to build on this final because we have shown everyone we are capable of providing the best security possible for international teams and players in Pakistan,” he said.

He said steps will also be taken to hold more matches of the PSL third edition in Pakistan at other venues. Pakistan has already requested the Bangladesh cricket Board (BCB) to send its security experts to Pakistan for frequent reconnaissance trips so that they can decide to make the tour later in the year.

Sethi said that Sri Lankan cricket authorities were also being convinced to send teams to Pakistan. “It will be a start and than we can see where we go with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. But we are keen to host a international series this winter,” he said.

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[Executioner]

PCB has yet to invite us to the UAE. There was times when Bangladesh were free but it was monsoon season so it would have been great if PCB invited BD to the UAE for a series.

But no. They didn't. Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE. So if anything we only invite you to Pakistan as Guinea pigs to show the world that Pakistan is safe.

 

[saeed5646]

PCB has yet to invite us to the UAE. There was times when Bangladesh were free but it was monsoon season so it would have been great if PCB invited BD to the UAE for a series.

But no. They didn't. Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE. So if anything we only invite you to Pakistan as Guinea pigs to show the world that Pakistan is safe.

yeah you should remain alley with Bcci who give you one test lolipop in 5 years and never invite you

in india unlike PCb who cannot effort bangladesh in uae due to financial problem

 

[saeed5646]

Good from PCB these small steps needs to be taken a short odi or t20 series with srilanka in karachi will be

very beneficial for pcb

 

[world cup captain]

This is why I didn't want the final to be in Lahore. Now they are hellbent on having a full series in Pakistan and knowing our government, a slip up will occur, ending cricket for another 10-15 years.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Very good decision. It would be good for Bangladesh cricket if they decided to tour because they rarely ever get a busy schedule and having a lot of tours will do them a lot of good. Bangladesh will not always have Shakib, Tamim and Mushfiqur. They need to develop new players and they can do that by touring. However, I don't expect them to. Them and the Afghans worship BCCI and Indians so very unlikely.

 

[princeuk]

PCB has yet to invite us to the UAE. There was times when Bangladesh were free but it was monsoon season so it would have been great if PCB invited BD to the UAE for a series.

But no. They didn't. Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE. So if anything we only invite you to Pakistan as Guinea pigs to show the world that Pakistan is safe.

Pakistan were so supportive of Bangladesh to get full International status back in 1999 when no other team was as openly supportive of them back in the day. When Pakistan have needed them Bangaldesh have shown high handness to Pakistan, talk about slapping your older brother.

 

[jagatk]

Pakistan were so supportive of Bangladesh to get full International status back in 1999 when no other team was as openly supportive of them back in the day. When Pakistan have needed them Bangaldesh have shown high handness to Pakistan, talk about slapping your older brother.

Actually wasn't it dalmiya who did all the heavy lifting to get bangladesh the full status. Of course for political reasons rather than any other.

 

[Executioner]

Pakistan were so supportive of Bangladesh to get full International status back in 1999 when no other team was as openly supportive of them back in the day. When Pakistan have needed them Bangaldesh have shown high handness to Pakistan, talk about slapping your older brother.

And BCB too has done it's part to help PCB and is doing so but PCB's obsession over inviting Bangladesh to Pakistan needs to stop.

 

[Hamza_]

And BCB too has done it's part to help PCB and is doing so but PCB's obsession over inviting Bangladesh to Pakistan needs to stop.

[MENTION=130260]Executioner[/MENTION] A tri series at UAE with Pakistan, Bangladesh and SL/NZ will be very interesting.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

And BCB too has done it's part to help PCB and is doing so but PCB's obsession over inviting Bangladesh to Pakistan needs to stop.

We are not going to keep playing our home series in your country for 50% less revenue. Either come to Pak or lets cancel it altogether.

 

[Syed1]

And BCB too has done it's part to help PCB and is doing so but PCB's obsession over inviting Bangladesh to Pakistan needs to stop.

Then don't cry about not getting a series either.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Then don't cry about not getting a series either.

The only reason they are crying is because they are scared of Pakistan coming back and taking away hosting rights off ICC tournaments. They will not help us in any way they are so scared.

Reality is we are so far off that, all we want is to host bilateral matches on home soil.

Silly small mined bangla fans, ungratefuls. 3 series we have played in BD now and they still have yet to send their minnow team over.

I wish PCB had balls and cancel bilateral agreement with them till they decide to play fair.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Not happening.already one of the BCB directors has turn that possibility down. Not happening with bd but Pak can think for sl if they agree.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

We are not going to keep playing our home series in your country for 50% less revenue. Either come to Pak or lets cancel it altogether.

BCB already said that they will prefer the second option if PCB want to cancel their tour.

 

[saeed5646]

The only reason they are crying is because they are scared of Pakistan coming back and taking away hosting rights off ICC tournaments. They will not help us in any way they are so scared.

Reality is we are so far off that, all we want is to host bilateral matches on home soil.

Silly small mined bangla fans, ungratefuls. 3 series we have played in BD now and they still have yet to send their minnow team over.

I wish PCB had balls and cancel bilateral agreement with them till they decide to play fair.

yeah agree with you

by the way that icc events part is interesting and you may be right

 

[SunRay]

We are not going to keep playing our home series in your country for 50% less revenue. Either come to Pak or lets cancel it altogether.

BCB is run by professionals unlike some other boards. There is no way bcb will send their national cricket team to a place where no international team visits due to security concern.

If Pakistan wants to play a series against Bangla then they should arrange it in UAE or any other safe place. If they can't do that then they should cancel the series all together. Simple.

 

[Syed1]

BCB is run by professionals unlike some other boards. There is no way bcb will send their national cricket team to a place where no international team visits due to security concern.

If Pakistan wants to play a series against Bangla then they should arrange it in UAE or any other safe place. If they can't do that then they should cancel the series all together. Simple.

Yeah BCB sure showed their professionalism in arranging a corruption-riddled and low quality league like BPL where the players weren't even paid for the longest time and the league had to be shut down before dues are cleared.


BCB also showed their professionalism when they agreed to come to Pakistan till the very last minute and then pulled out of it. Should have just said no from the word go, rather than being this "professional".


Just because you are misinformed and ignorant doesn't mean everyone else is too.



And no Pakistan will not bend over backwards to play a minnow like Bangladesh.

 

[SunRay]

The only reason they are crying is because they are scared of Pakistan coming back and taking away hosting rights off ICC tournaments. They will not help us in any way they are so scared.

Reality is we are so far off that, all we want is to host bilateral matches on home soil.

Silly small mined bangla fans, ungratefuls. 3 series we have played in BD now and they still have yet to send their minnow team over.

I wish PCB had balls and cancel bilateral agreement with them till they decide to play fair.

Dude wake up. Get back to the real world. Even after getting the offer of thousands of dollars 90% of the foreign players didn't agree to visit Pakistan for a 3 hour league match.


And here u r expecting a board to send their national team for a full fledged series to Pakistan??

 

[Varun]

It is a valid and interesting question: How come Pakistan have invited everybody into the UAE (bar India, for obvious reasons) except Bangladesh?

 

[Syed1]

Dude wake up. Get back to the real world. Even after getting the offer of thousands of dollars 90% of the foreign players didn't agree to visit Pakistan for a 3 hour league match.


And here u r expecting a board to send their national team for a full fledged series to Pakistan??

90%??!?!?!

90% ???????????


KP, Mills, Wright and Rossouw are the only ones opted out.

The foreigners who did visit were Sammy, Samuels, Malan, Jordan, Viv, Dean, Amanul, Van Wyk, Emrit, Ervine, Mickey Arthur.

The above names just constitute 10% to you?

 

[adil_909]

PCB is going about this the wrong way. BCB is in BCCIs back pocket, no way they will tour Pakistan. And to be honest, Paksitani fans don't want to see this series either. They should capture the momentum from PSL and goodwill from Darren Sammy and invite the West Indies. That will send a positive message, bringing a non-asian country, and they might actually accept the offer. Not sure what the political climate is like in Sri Lanka, but they know we helped them during their own tough times, so maybe they'd be willing to reciprocate? But definitely don't go begging after BCB or BCCI any more. Thori to izzat rakhni chahiye.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Dude wake up. Get back to the real world. Even after getting the offer of thousands of dollars 90% of the foreign players didn't agree to visit Pakistan for a 3 hour league match.


And here u r expecting a board to send their national team for a full fledged series to Pakistan??

That is western folk not your minnow bangla boys nobody cares about.

You have home grown ISIS, Pakistan doesn't even have that. Don't think you are some superior super safe country.

Cancel the bilaterals and go play your 1 test series with India.

 

[DRsohail]

PCB has yet to invite us to the UAE. There was times when Bangladesh were free but it was monsoon season so it would have been great if PCB invited BD to the UAE for a series.

But no. They didn't. Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE. So if anything we only invite you to Pakistan as Guinea pigs to show the world that Pakistan is safe.

you have the option to refuse..simple....inferiority is not good..

 

[adil_909]

Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE.

You are correct, BD is not a good enough team to be hosted in UAE or in Pakistan. Sorry.

 

[saeed5646]

It is a valid and interesting question: How come Pakistan have invited everybody into the UAE (bar India, for obvious reasons) except Bangladesh?

during last PCB chairman tenure i think 2013 they were invited for series in pakistan and bcb president at

that time agree but pull out in last moment due to which the relationship between both the boards were at

his lowest point till Shehyar khan and bcb official meet again in 2015 and pakistan tour bangladesh in 2015

Pakistan don,t invite bangladesh in uae because it is not profitable for pcb to effort less famous team

like bangladesh in neutral venue like uae

Westindies have also toured only one time in last 7 years of pakistan playing in uae for that obvious reason

pcb cannot effort them in uae

 

[SunRay]

Yeah BCB sure showed their professionalism in arranging a corruption-riddled and low quality league like BPL where the players weren't even paid for the longest time and the league had to be shut down before dues are cleared. .

U've brought in some unnecessary points to degrade bcb. But I'll try my best to keep this post as polite as possible.

Yes, there were problems. But BCB did take necessary steps to sort out those problems and all the players were paid off eventually. Still the league is going on really well and foreign players r playing here wilingly.

Corruption in cricket??? Lol. Amir still represents Pakistan cricket. Nuff said.

BCB also showed their professionalism when they agreed to come to Pakistan till the very last minute and then pulled out of it. Should have just said no from the word go, rather than being this "professional". .

Yes, of course BCB showed their professionalism by respecting the decision taken by the highest court their country. But mentioning this incident U've just shown ur lack of knowledge regarding this topic.

Just because you are misinformed and ignorant doesn't mean everyone else is too.

I don't think I've to mention who's misinformed here

And no Pakistan will not bend over backwards to play a minnow like Bangladesh.

Good luck to Pakistan in their upcoming qualifying matches against Nepal and Holland

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

May be few years ago Bangladesh was not that good but in the past 2-3 years they have improved a lot. Even in the one test against India they took it to the last day. Definitely they deserve to play more test cricket against india, sri lanka and pakistan.

 

[saeed5646]

Good luck to Pakistan in their upcoming qualifying matches against Nepal and Holland

lol what you don,t have any idea do you if pak beat westindies 2-1 or 3-0 and srilanka beat ban 2-1

pakistan will be 7th in the ranking .


ban 91 pak 89 and west indies 84 currently after englan w.i series

 

[Tareen]

Dude wake up. Get back to the real world. Even after getting the offer of thousands of dollars 90% of the foreign players didn't agree to visit Pakistan for a 3 hour league match.


And here u r expecting a board to send their national team for a full fledged series to Pakistan??

Perfectly said. They will not come and should not come. And this PSL 'brought back cricket' to Pakistan is such a farce. It brought Sammy and Samuels for a few hours. And screwed the integrity of a cricket match in the process. Unbelievable how this propaganda has worked so well.

 

[SunRay]

That is western folk not your minnow bangla boys nobody cares about.

You have home grown ISIS, Pakistan doesn't even have that. Don't think you are some superior super safe country.

Cancel the bilaterals and go play your 1 test series with India.

Don't get worked up so easily.


Pakistan is 6th in test ranking and 8th in odi ranking. Just got Beaten black and blue in Australia and New Zealand. Everybody knows who's the real minnow here.


England and India have already visited Bangla. Australia is on their way to pay a visit. I think their security experts r way more professional than u to decide which country is safe to visit.


Anyway, insultung Pakistan due to their current security situation wasn't my intention. I've my sympathy for Pak fans. Hopefully security situation will improve and international cricket will get back to Pakistan

 

[Syed1]

Pakistan is 6th in test ranking and 8th in odi ranking. Just got Beaten black and blue in Australia and New Zealand. Everybody knows who's the real minnow here.

Please remind me when was the last time BD was number one in tests. It escapes my memory.....

 

[saeed5646]

Don't get worked up so easily.


Pakistan is 6th in test ranking and 8th in odi ranking. Just got Beaten black and blue in Australia and New Zealand. Everybody knows who's the real minnow here.


England and India have already visited Bangla. Australia is on their way to pay a visit. I think their security experts r way more professional than u to decide which country is safe to visit.


Anyway, insultung Pakistan due to their current security situation wasn't my intention. I've my sympathy for Pak fans. Hopefully security situation will improve and international cricket will get back to Pakistan

hahahahahahhahahahahaha 9-0 in oversease condition for bangladesh recently did you forget that

 

[Sachin136]

The only reason they are crying is because they are scared of Pakistan coming back and taking away hosting rights off ICC tournaments. They will not help us in any way they are so scared.

Reality is we are so far off that, all we want is to host bilateral matches on home soil.

Silly small mined bangla fans, ungratefuls. 3 series we have played in BD now and they still have yet to send their minnow team over.

I wish PCB had balls and cancel bilateral agreement with them till they decide to play fair.

Pakistan hasn't had a home series apart from Zimbabwe in 8 years and you think others are scared that Pakistan will get the hosting rights for some ICC tournament?

 

[Sachin136]

hahahahahahhahahahahaha 9-0 in oversease condition for bangladesh recently did you forget that

Bangladesh outperformed Pakistan in New Zealand.

 

[saeed5646]

Bangladesh outperformed Pakistan in New Zealand.

they have also perform better than what india have done in nz

 

[Varun]

they have also perform better than what india have done in nz

They've beaten both of us in ODI series as well. Clearly they are way better than us.

 

[SunRay]

Please remind me when was the last time BD was number one in tests. It escapes my memory.....

I hope u do know that they have been playing test cricket for just over 16 years. Even though they r a young test playing nation still they have achieved quite a few things in cricket within a very short span of time.


Remember, they have already won a test series against West Indias in West indies. Pakistan is yet to win a test series against West indies in West indies

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Pakistan hasn't had a home series apart from Zimbabwe in 8 years and you think others are scared that Pakistan will get the hosting rights for some ICC tournament?

If you read it again I said they so far away from this but the prospect of it happening in future is scaring bangla boys so they don't want to even help bring bilaterals back.

 

[Syed1]

I hope u do know that they have been playing test cricket for just over 16 years. Even though they r a young test playing nation still they have achieved quite a few things in cricket within a very short span of time.


Remember, they have already won a test series against West Indias in West indies. Pakistan is yet to win a test series against West indies in West indies

Congratulations. That is the only series BD is going to be winning away for a long, long time.

 

[saeed5646]

I hope u do know that they have been playing test cricket for just over 16 years. Even though they r a young test playing nation still they have achieved quite a few things in cricket within a very short span of time.


Remember, they have already won a test series against West Indias in West indies. Pakistan is yet to win a test series against West indies in West indies

and PCB was one who vote for ban test membership

 

[nighthawk23]

PCB is going about this the wrong way. BCB is in BCCIs back pocket, no way they will tour Pakistan. And to be honest, Paksitani fans don't want to see this series either. They should capture the momentum from PSL and goodwill from Darren Sammy and invite the West Indies. That will send a positive message, bringing a non-asian country, and they might actually accept the offer. Not sure what the political climate is like in Sri Lanka, but they know we helped them during their own tough times, so maybe they'd be willing to reciprocate? But definitely don't go begging after BCB or BCCI any more. Thori to izzat rakhni chahiye.

How is Darren Sammy going to convince the West Indies when he is not good enough to play international cricket?

 

[SunRay]

Congratulations. That is the only series BD is going to be winning away for a long, long time.

It's just a start. They have already become a odi powerhouse and in tests they have started to perform admirably in their backyard. Soon they will start to perform in away tours too.

 

[Sachin136]

they have also perform better than what india have done in nz

No, India got New Zealand out for 105 and 195, came very close to winning one of the tests and the second test was a draw.

 

[SunRay]

and PCB was one who vote for ban test membership

And I think bcb should thank PCB for that. PCB, SLCB both have done a splendid job back then by working with Dalmia to help Bangla to get their test status.

But that doesn't mean bcb should risk the life of their cricketers to show their gratitude towards PCB. That would be unprofessional.

 

[Syed1]

It's just a start. They have already become a odi powerhouse and in tests they have started to perform admirably in their backyard. Soon they will start to perform in away tours too.

Not so sure about the powerhouse part, maybe a rickety old wind mill, because they are stuck at number 7 in the rankings

 

[saeed5646]

No, India got New Zealand out for 105 and 195, came very close to winning one of the tests and the second test was a draw.

so how come 9 wickets and 8 wicket defeat of ban to nz is better performance than pakistan

 

[Pakpak]

Bangladesh, a team with Test wins against big nations in SINGLE digits, calling Pakistan minnows.

Nothing against Bangladeshis, however their fans on PP are the reason why I never support them. The delusion of grandeur is just too much.

 

[cricketerB94]

It's just a start. They have already become a odi powerhouse and in tests they have started to perform admirably in their backyard. Soon they will start to perform in away tours too.

That odi powerhouse was on the verge of series defeat against Afghanistan some months ago.

 

[MightyObnoxious]

It is a valid and interesting question: How come Pakistan have invited everybody into the UAE (bar India, for obvious reasons) except Bangladesh?

TBH, doesn't make much financial sense and UAE is frigging expensive. And WI too was invited for the first time in 2016 and that too after they refused to tour Pakistan twice and Pakistan needed easy games too qualify for WC.

 

[SunRay]

TBH, doesn't make much financial sense and UAE is frigging expensive. And WI too was invited for the first time in 2016 and that too after they refused to tour Pakistan twice and Pakistan needed easy games too qualify for WC.

Doesn't make much of a sense to be honest. If money is everything then all the other teams should play against Australia, England and India only.

 

[blue_champion]

Have to say the BPL is more professionally organized than the PSL...not putting down PSL because with all the logistic constraints and security issues,kudos to PCB for pulling it off but they need to learn how to crawl before they run-in fact I think they are but looks like the fans want to fly high here lol.

BCB is the 2nd most organized cricket board in the SC...they have done better than SLCB or PCB..I am sure BCB will not put lives of their players at risk for a few $$$$.

 

[blue_champion]

so how come 9 wickets and 8 wicket defeat of ban to nz is better performance than pakistan

Clearly the "quality' of the Pakistan team doesn't seem to be the issue here...why should Bangladesh CB put their players at risk for no benefit?

 

[adil_909]

Have to say the BPL is more professionally organized than the PSL...not putting down PSL because with all the logistic constraints and security issues,kudos to PCB for pulling it off but they need to learn how to crawl before they run-in fact I think they are but looks like the fans want to fly high here lol.

BCB is the 2nd most organized cricket board in the SC...they have done better than SLCB or PCB..I am sure BCB will not put lives of their players at risk for a few $$$$.

BCB is nothing more than BCCIs lapdog. They want us to beg them for a series, just so they can say no and make their indian masters happy. I'm thrilled PCB understands this. Insha'Allah cricket will return to Pakistan soon, but no thanks to Indians and Bengalis

 

[Messiah]

Not this again. This is not gona happen. Pcb just going in circles

 

[Messiah]

Also some Pakistani fans are getting too worked up. No country at this moment wants to come to Pakistan. Blaming Bangla and Indians for this isn't going to make us any friends. Their players lives are worth as much as Aussie or English players lives. Shud be their decision...

 

[moghul]

PCB has yet to invite us to the UAE. There was times when Bangladesh were free but it was monsoon season so it would have been great if PCB invited BD to the UAE for a series.

But no. They didn't. Indirectly it's PCB's way of saying that Bangladesh is not a good enough team to be hosted in the UAE. So if anything we only invite you to Pakistan as Guinea pigs to show the world that Pakistan is safe.

Will start from bottom.

 

[aloo paratha]

It's just a start. They have already become a odi powerhouse and in tests they have started to perform admirably in their backyard. Soon they will start to perform in away tours too.

A start was 8 years ago?? What have you done since then? Win one test against England?

ODI powerhouse blanked 3-0 in NZ?

 

[ali2220]

Doesn't make much of a sense to be honest. If money is everything then all the other teams should play against Australia, England and India only.

There is a reason as to why india doesn't play more test with banglas, for which begalis have been complaining.A test series with Bang in uae would be the most stupid thing pcb could do, bcp can ofcourse say no to any series held in Pak too.

 

[ali2220]

It's just a start. They have already become a odi powerhouse and in tests they have started to perform admirably in their backyard. Soon they will start to perform in away tours too.

Thats a very stupid claim by someone whose test team has been awful for many years, but then one can always day dream

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Why should BDesh visit a country where people die from bomb blast every week? BCB is pretty rich and doesn't need money from playing with Pakistan. Pakistan hasn't invited BDesh to UAE even once so it balances out. BCB has zero reason to send their team to an unsafe country

 

[PakLFC]

Good news. Hopefully someone will tour this year then we can build from there.

 

[ExpressPacer]

And BCB too has done it's part to help PCB and is doing so but PCB's obsession over inviting Bangladesh to Pakistan needs to stop.

Respect you as a poster man, but what have Bangladesh done? I've been to the country many times and I can say without a doubt that the people, very much like yourself are extremely supportive of Pakistan and would not have problems touring, the Govt. on the other hand are savages. The Govt. does not make a decision without the approval of India and likewise BCB is not ready to move a foot without the approval of BCCI.

 

[Zahid87]

Why are Bangladeshi lives cheaper than every one elses?

Its understandable that England Aus won't tour, but if Bangladesh refuses, people get angry.

Think that says more about us than anything else to be honest.

 

[Executioner]

Respect you as a poster man, but what have Bangladesh done? I've been to the country many times and I can say without a doubt that the people, very much like yourself are extremely supportive of Pakistan and would not have problems touring, the Govt. on the other hand are savages. The Govt. does not make a decision without the approval of India and likewise BCB is not ready to move a foot without the approval of BCCI.

BPL has opened itself to Pakistan players and BCB constantly invited Pakistan and also is okay with hosting Pakistan's home match.

There is no hate for Pakistan. The issue is the victim mentality. The whole world is willing to support Pakistan but a few. Unfortunately many Pakistani folks believe that others have agendas against them

 

[SunRay]

Respect you as a poster man, but what have Bangladesh done? I've been to the country many times and I can say without a doubt that the people, very much like yourself are extremely supportive of Pakistan and would not have problems touring, the Govt. on the other hand are savages. The Govt. does not make a decision without the approval of India and likewise BCB is not ready to move a foot without the approval of BCCI.

It doesn't work in that way. Supporting Pakistan has got nothing to do with this.

Of course there r people who support Pakistan cricket team and there r people who won't have any problem if Bangla tours Pakistan. But there r also people who will have all sorts of problems if Bangla decides to your Pakistan. It works in both ways.


God forbid If anything happens to the cricketers it's bcb who'll be held responsible. Not these people who r in favor of a Pak tour. It's really nice to see that BCB is giving utmost importance to the security of the cricketers and not forcing the team to tour somewhere which isn't deemed as safe for players for few extra bucks.

 

[SunRay]

There is a reason as to why india doesn't play more test with banglas, for which begalis have been complaining.A test series with Bang in uae would be the most stupid thing pcb could do, bcp can ofcourse say no to any series held in Pak too.

They have every right to complain. We should've invited Bangla a long time ago.

Anyway, ICC needs to revamp it's fixture if it wants test cricket to become popular among all the cricket playing nations.

It's downright pathetic that Bangla have played only 20 odd away tests in last two decades. That's not how it should be. Every team should play the equal number of matches, only then the ranking will make sense.

 

[SunRay]

A start was 8 years ago?? What have you done since then? Win one test against England?

ODI powerhouse blanked 3-0 in NZ?

Didn't get that 8 years part. What started 8 years ago?

Anyway, Bangla lost the series 3-0 in newzealand. That's understandable. It happens. Especially to a team like Bangla who hardly plays any match outside Asia.

But they have also demolished some odi giants in last couple of years. They can only go up from here on.

 

[ExpressPacer]

BPL has opened itself to Pakistan players and BCB constantly invited Pakistan and also is okay with hosting Pakistan's home match.

There is no hate for Pakistan. The issue is the victim mentality. The whole world is willing to support Pakistan but a few. Unfortunately many Pakistani folks believe that others have agendas against them

Likewise PSL has opened itself to Bangladeshi players. This is what Twenty20 leagues live off. IPL has hosted hundreds of Aussie, NZ, RSA, WI and Eng players, does that mean they're doing them a favor helping them in a way. International stars, like the Pakistani ones playing in the BPL are offering their services to their respective teams for a given salary. That's it. Nothing more.

Based on your logic, PCB can make the argument that Pakistan is doing BCB a favor by allowing its stars like Afridi, Shah, Misbah, Amir and the rest to participate in BPL which leads to packed stadiums and in turn revenue for BCB - However, that would be witless, just like the point you've presented.

Other than that, PCB has also constantly invited Bangladesh to play in Pakistan and even guaranteed them presidential level security. In fact, Pakistan have done more than they should have and even offered a handsome amount to play in Pakistan (which I am not in favor of, given presidential level security is being given).

Pakistan has not only helped BCB greatly by helping them getting Test status but ALSO are ready to tour Bangladesh later this year in tough times when even Bangladesh itself is not a very "safe" place to play cricket.

As for being okay with hosting Pakistan's home matches - if that happens, Pakistan would be using the services of a BCB stadium and paying them, so its not really a favor. Heck, even Pakistan's arch-enemies, India, have agreed to hosting Pakistan's home matches.

Other than that, I agree. There is not much hate for Pakistan in India. In fact, there is a lot of love. But I am not very optimistic about that given Hasina Wazed's anti Pakistan and Pro India policies. However, being a democracy and a sovereign state, Bangladesh are justified in choosing to do whatever they wish to, even if it is to support India against Pakistan instead of remaining neutral.

 

[Shafi]

What can you expect when we have 83 years old kid who does not understand that you can not force others to play with us. India (Super Power) stopped played with us, did cricket stop in Pakistan?
PCB should learn that too much eager to help some boards does not mean they will return help in favor.

 

[aloo paratha]

Didn't get that 8 years part. What started 8 years ago?

Anyway, Bangla lost the series 3-0 in newzealand. That's understandable. It happens. Especially to a team like Bangla who hardly plays any match outside Asia.

But they have also demolished some odi giants in last couple of years. They can only go up from here on.

You called your away series win against WI a start. I pointed out that the start was 8 years ago.

 

[Abdullah719]

You called your away series win against WI a start. I pointed out that the start was 8 years ago.

And the start was against a WI batting line up consisting of Dale Richards, Omar Phillips, Ryan Austin, Travis Dowlin, Floyd Reifer, David Bernard....

 

[aloo paratha]

And the start was against a WI batting line up consisting of Dale Richards, Omar Phillips, Ryan Austin, Travis Dowlin, Floyd Reifer, David Bernard....

Sorry, who?? Never heard those names before.

 

[Abdullah719]

Sorry, who?? Never heard those names before.

Yep. http://www.espncricinfo.com/wivbdesh2009/engine/match/401071.html

 

[ali2220]

They have every right to complain. We should've invited Bangla a long time ago.

Anyway, ICC needs to revamp it's fixture if it wants test cricket to become popular among all the cricket playing nations.

It's downright pathetic that Bangla have played only 20 odd away tests in last two decades. That's not how it should be. Every team should play the equal number of matches, only then the ranking will make sense.

If your team is rubbish then you won't get to play more test matches, Bangal's test team has been extremely poor as such i don't see them play stronger team more often in near future.

 

[Jabo]

They can keep dreaming with SL

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Instead of Pointing finger to anyone not playing in Pakistan point your finger to your country's law and order and FIX that. Everyone's life is much more important than cricket. So, STOP POINTING FINGER TO ANYONE AND FIX YOUR LAW AND ORDER ISSUES FIRST and stop criticizing and undermining anyone who do not want to go pakistan you childish kiddos. It's about life and death and it is most important than anything in the world.

 

[SL_Fan]

Zimbabwe to consider sending cricket team to Pakistan

Good news are pouring in after the huge success of Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore. The recent development is that Zimbabwe has signaled to send its cricket squad to Pakistan.

It was announced by Zimbabwe Sports Minister Makhosini Hlongwane who held a meeting with Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada.

The two sides discussed possibilities of bilateral tours between the two countries in the coming months.

Hlongwane was leading a delegation that called on the minister, a day after meeting country’s cricket board chairman Shaharyar Khan.

Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukhlani is also in the delegation.

During the meeting, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, Pirzada formally invited the Zimbabwe government to send cricket team to Pakistan.

The Zimbabwe authorities positively responded to Pakistan’s invitation. Hlongwane assured that he would ask his country’s cricket board to consider sending the team to Pakistan.

Hlongwane was of the view that Pakistan is a safe country for cricket.

He applauded the smooth conduct of the PSL final and thanked the government for foolproof security arrangements.

He also thanked the people of Pakistan for their warm hospitality.

Link

 

[ExpressPacer]

Zimbabwe to consider sending cricket team to Pakistan

Good news are pouring in after the huge success of Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore. The recent development is that Zimbabwe has signaled to send its cricket squad to Pakistan.

It was announced by Zimbabwe Sports Minister Makhosini Hlongwane who held a meeting with Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada.

The two sides discussed possibilities of bilateral tours between the two countries in the coming months.

Hlongwane was leading a delegation that called on the minister, a day after meeting country’s cricket board chairman Shaharyar Khan.

Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukhlani is also in the delegation.

During the meeting, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, Pirzada formally invited the Zimbabwe government to send cricket team to Pakistan.

The Zimbabwe authorities positively responded to Pakistan’s invitation. Hlongwane assured that he would ask his country’s cricket board to consider sending the team to Pakistan.

Hlongwane was of the view that Pakistan is a safe country for cricket.

He applauded the smooth conduct of the PSL final and thanked the government for foolproof security arrangements.

He also thanked the people of Pakistan for their warm hospitality.

Link

Absolutely awesome. This would help out both nations struggling massively. No favours and no problems.

I've always had a very big soft spot for Zimbabwe and its really sad to see them struggling the way the are. They really need some Test cricket because they have a few bright young stars. Hope this happens soon.

 

[SunRay]

A start was 8 years ago?? What have you done since then? Win one test against England?

ODI powerhouse blanked 3-0 in NZ?

You called your away series win against WI a start. I pointed out that the start was 8 years ago.

The real question is how many test matches have Bangla plyed outside their home since then ? Or, r u expecting them to have a respectable record in tests outside home even without playing outside home lol


That win against England came at home. In case u were referring to Bangla's performance in tests at home then I've to say that u couldn't be more wrong. They have done pretty well as a novice test playing nation in last 3/4 years at home.