Pakistan must offer to play a Test series with Ireland at home ASAP!

[MenInG]

Ignore Afghanistan for the moment, until sanity returns there.

But Ireland should be invited asap for a Test tour and lets use this opportunity to have cricket in Pakistan!

 

[ExpressPacer]

Absolutely. I'm not entirely sure they're going to be willing to travel though, especially for a Test series.

Any-who, both Afghanistan and Ireland have a Test series to play with Zimbabwe before anyone else. It was agreed that each would play their first test vs the Rhodesians.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

There will be decent crowds in for the match too.

 

[HitWicket]

There's no way Ireland will want their first test series to be played with a weakened squad because multiple players refuse to tour.

 

[HitWicket]

Absolutely. I'm not entirely sure they're going to be willing to travel though, especially for a Test series.

Any-who, both Afghanistan and Ireland have a Test series to play with Zimbabwe before anyone else. It was agreed that each would play their first test vs the Rhodesians.

It was agreed that the IC winner would play Zimbabwe in a one off test but that's obviously gone out the window as the way it will happen now.

 

[aloo paratha]

In Pakistan, I'm not sure they'd want to come but we should definitely try to play them this summer for a short series even if it's in Ireland, 2 tests 3 ODIs should do good.

 

[Zero]

I don't think international cricket should resume in Pakistan yet; there's just too much at stake.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Not a bad idea ,even one test will do.

 

[MenInG]

Not a bad idea ,even one test will do.

Well they are a Test playing nation and at par with all.

Enough interest in Pakistan to make it commercially viable.

 

[Markhor]

We should tour Ireland instead as we have an away Test series in England next May and it would be good for the players to get used to seam-friendly conditions.

 

[MenInG]

We should tour Ireland instead as we have an away Test series in England next May and it would be good for the players to get used to seam-friendly conditions.

I am thinking more in terms of resumption of cricket in Pakistan.

 

[RickyG]

Pakistan should aim to have Ireland over for a 1-off test and 3 ODIs and 3 T20is before the Sri Lanka series ideally. Will be great practice before a slightly more competitive series. Pakistan should try to host at the very least the T20 and ODI series in Pakistan if not the test. Offer them a full tour in Ireland next year as an incentive.

I wouldn't expect top teams to be lining up to play Ireland or Afghanistan tbh. Pakistan need to make sure they remain in the tier of Australia, England, India and South Africa in that countries want to play them. If not they will fall into that second tier of NZ, WI, SL, Ban, Irl, Afg where top teams see these tours as practice or an inconvenience.

 

[JibranAnsari]

and if they refuse , sue them

 

[coy0607]

It may be more feasable for Pakistan to travel to Ireland in maybe August for 2 tests

Like someone mentioned already, talks of traveling to Pakistan will create controversy internally in Ireland and it's unlike they will even entertain the idea for their very first test tour

 

[Hasan123]

Not a bad idea.

 

[Mauryan]

Lol Ireland is a test playing nation now they will not tour Pakistan just like everyone else and I don't think they will be concerned about overseas tours they would probably want to play as many home series as possible while the weather is good.

 

[zn426]

It may be more feasable for Pakistan to travel to Ireland in maybe August for 2 tests

Like someone mentioned already, talks of traveling to Pakistan will create controversy internally in Ireland and it's unlike they will even entertain the idea for their very first test tour

I personally wouldn't travel there until next spring. The players have just gotten done with a year essentially on the road and you have a full tour by SL coming up in October. If Pakistan wants to schedule something in Pakistan they should look for an LOI series against WI or ZIM in September in addition to the World XI tour.

 

[coy0607]

I personally wouldn't travel there until next spring. The players have just gotten done with a year essentially on the road and you have a full tour by SL coming up in October. If Pakistan wants to schedule something in Pakistan they should look for an LOI series against WI or ZIM in September in addition to the World XI tour.

Pakistan have 2 months off after the SL tour too, in the winter. So plenty of time to rest

 

[PakLFC]

Ireland would be competitive for sure. Forget both Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Perhaps we can ask Sri Lanka if they would be interested.

 

[Railu Katta]

Waste of time and money. We paid so much money for an international XI and to Zimbabwe and that didn't do anything. Until a big team tours we can't do anything.

 

[Jabo]

Why?

No major team is going to come and play in Pakistan anytime soon.

I'd rather see us play Ireland in Ireland though instead of the UAE. We'd probably get more of a decent crowd there.

 

[Markhor]

I personally wouldn't travel there until next spring. The players have just gotten done with a year essentially on the road and you have a full tour by SL coming up in October. If Pakistan wants to schedule something in Pakistan they should look for an LOI series against WI or ZIM in September in addition to the World XI tour.

West Indies are touring England in August and September.

Zimbabwe though would be free after their Sri Lanka tour in July - but would we organise a series with Zimbabwe given we're due to tour there next year anyway ?

 

[Kianig89]

Nobody will come to watch if you want massive numbers our public want slam bang stuff

 

[zn426]

West Indies are touring England in August and September.

Zimbabwe though would be free after their Sri Lanka tour in July - but would we organise a series with Zimbabwe given we're due to tour there next year anyway ?

I don't see why not. Both sides have interests at stake. Pakistan wants to keep building the case that touring Pakistan is safe, ZIM surely wants to play more matches and try and keep their board afloat. All games would be sell-outs, we know that.

 

[Abdullah719]

Cricket Ireland chief ‘excited’ about Pakistan tour

Ireland Cricket chief Warren Deutrom has revealed that his board is optimistic of successfully touring Pakistan in the near future.

Ireland are ready to play their first-ever Test match when they take on Pakistan on May 11 in Dublin.

There were reports in the media on Tuesday where it was claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are interested in inviting the Ireland cricket team for a tour to the country.
Cricket Ireland chief Deutrom confirmed, while talking to the Express News, that the board is considering the PCB’s request, and will make a final call after consulting with the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s and local security consultants.

“Pakistan tour will be an exciting prospect,” said Deutrom. “The recent West Indies tour went very well and we also enjoyed watching the success of the Pakistan Super League in Pakistan. I can see a tour being welcomed in future years, but we would of course take the advice of security experts within the ICC and within Pakistan itself.”

Deutrom further went on to hail PCB’s support to Cricket Ireland, and expressed optimism in the team’s future in the longest format of game.

“We were delighted when the PCB agreed to play in our first Test,” he said. “While the PCB has been very supportive of Irish cricket over the years on the field, the two teams have built up a good rivalry since the 2007 World Cup. Pakistan are a very apt choice of opponent and we are looking forward to the encounter.”

Deutrom then allowed himself a moment to reminisce on all the work that has gone into Ireland getting Test status. “We are delighted for Test status but it has been a long road and a team effort, both on and off the field. In 2012, we set a target to become a Test nation by the end of the decade. In June 2017 that became a reality. The upcoming Test is a historic moment for Irish sport, but also an important moment for world cricket, as this is the first time in 18 years that a new member has joined the Test Match ranks. Preparations are nearly complete.”

Talking about the upcoming match, Deutrom revealed special plans and believes the crowd’s response will be great.

“Irish people are very happy about our first Test,” he said. “First day of the match is already sold out, day two is selling quickly. Given good weather, we are expecting a good public turnout for day three as well. The historic nature of the match has grabbed the attention of many and we hope to use the event to turn the casual fan into an engaged fan, and make cricket a mainstream sport in Ireland. We also have a special plan for the match as President of Ireland will attend the proceedings on day three as well.”

Talking about the pitch for the upcoming match, Deutrom said: “The pitch for the Test will likely be a typical wicket for this part of the world — with a bit of grass. But if we get some decent dry weather in the lead up, you can expect some bounce as well.”

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1706045/7-cricket-ireland-chief-excited-pakistan-tour/

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Good stuff

 

[the Great Khan]

one test 3 t20s would be a nice short tour..we could manage that quite easily...

 

[mirza105]

but according to reports the players are more interested in extra perks on the same lines that were paid to windies players

 

[Amjid Javed]

No time in pakistans calender this year to squeeze ireland in, maybe they could in 2019. Two test could easily be played back to back so Ireland could play in pakistan a very short tour but a meaningful one as well.

 

[PakSarZameen]

We need to host them for the longer formats. No point holding T20s with a team like Ireland.

2 Tests and 3 ODIs are perfect. Short 2 week tour.

 

[babajee]

We need to host them for the longer formats. No point holding T20s with a team like Ireland.

2 Tests and 3 ODIs are perfect. Short 2 week tour.

Impossible in 2 weeks to hold 2 Tests and 3 ODI.

Imo 3 ODI and 1 Test. There will obviously be T20 series though knowing PCB.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Impossible in 2 weeks to hold 2 Tests and 3 ODI.

Imo 3 ODI and 1 Test. There will obviously be T20 series though knowing PCB.

Believe new ICC requirement is that each Test series must be a minimum of 2 Tests.

 

[Hasan123]

Hopefully we can play a test series against them in Pakistan.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

but according to reports the players are more interested in extra perks on the same lines that were paid to windies players

And? tbf as the first "white" team they'd expect that, plus the precedent has been set. For the time being the PCB will need to give foreign players a financial incentive to go.

I'd love to see it happen. Would be glued to the matches, even though we'd get trounced.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Now this could actually work to bring some teams back to PAK to play Tests. It does seem that security has improved in recent times.

 

[Poutine]

And? tbf as the first "white" team they'd expect that, plus the precedent has been set. For the time being the PCB will need to give foreign players a financial incentive to go.

I'd love to see it happen. Would be glued to the matches, even though we'd get trounced.

TBH financial incentives don't make sense anymore especially for Ireland because other(more high profile) teams have already visited so it's not like Ireland is going into uncharted territory.

Also I don't the think race of the team should play any factor at all. A "brown" team like Bangladesh visiting would create a bigger impact than a relatively low-profile Ireland.

 

[aloo paratha]

Would be amazing to see Ireland play a test in Pakistan. We should invite them for a test and 3 ODIs in October.

 

[moghul]

Let the ATG all rounder come in power, everything will be fine.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

TBH financial incentives don't make sense anymore especially for Ireland because other(more high profile) teams have already visited so it's not like Ireland is going into uncharted territory.

Also I don't the think race of the team should play any factor at all. A "brown" team like Bangladesh visiting would create a bigger impact than a relatively low-profile Ireland.

Ideally it wouldnt but lets be real it has 20 times more effect on England, NZ et al than a Bangladesh or WI tour.

And its not about profile. Its the cost the PCB will simply have to get used to, dialing the bonus down each time until its zero. Once any team was paid, the rest will expect similar treatment.

 

[Poutine]

Ideally it wouldnt but lets be real it has 20 times more effect on England, NZ et al than a Bangladesh or WI tour.

And its not about profile. Its the cost the PCB will simply have to get used to, dialing the bonus down each time until its zero. Once any team was paid, the rest will expect similar treatment.

I agree, NZ, England or South Africa touring would create a much bigger impact than a Bangladeshi series. My point was about Ireland, imo a BD series would have more effect than a visit from Ireland or Scotland.

Anyways I hope a Pakistan vs Ireland series does happen but PCB needs to slowly stop with the financial incentives. Instead PCB should offer Ireland a regular bilateral series, regular cricket with top teams should be incentive enough for new entrants like Ireland and Afghanistan.

 

[Poutine]

I agree, NZ, England or South Africa touring would create a much bigger impact than a Bangladeshi series. My point was about Ireland, imo a BD series would have more effect than a visit from Ireland or Scotland.

Anyways I hope a Pakistan vs Ireland series does happen but PCB needs to slowly stop with the financial incentives. Instead PCB should offer Ireland a regular bilateral series, regular cricket with top teams should be incentive enough for new entrants like Ireland and Afghanistan.

[MENTION=136108]Donal Cozzie[/MENTION] Wait I misread the first part of your post, I thought you were talking about overall impact not just on Eng/NZ. I agree that a Ireland tour would have more effect on NZ/England than BD visiting.

My second point still stands though, a regular series with a top team should be incentive enough. We would benefit from a Ireland visit but so would Ireland.