Subcontinental boards and announcing fixtures

[Gotham Cronie]

I know the PCB is guilty of this and I've seen instances of the BCCI as well in the past. Not sure about SLC or BCB, but why is announcing the fixtures for upcoming matches such a farce?

After the Zimbabwe series, Pakistan has a two month break, after which they will play in the Asia Cup, Australia series, and New Zealand series in about a three month span.

None of which have confirmed dates or venues.

Boards like England, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand have all this laid out well in advance.

For example, the dates for the Pakistan series in December were announced in April.

I know that playing at home probably helps, but it has been confirmed that these upcoming series would be in the UAE. So what's the delay with the dates and venues?

 

[UN talkz]

Aaj kare sou kal, kal kare sou parsu...

 

[hadi123]

I've noticed this too. Pakistan don't release schedules for their home series until like 1-2 months before. Whereas other teams announce schedules months in advance. CSA announced the schedule for 2018/19 home season at the start of this year!

As for other subcontinental boards, I hadn't noticed as I don't pay that much attention to them announcing schedules but now you say it, you make a good point. If you look at some websites for India's fixtures, you can see the schedule for the Australia away series (which was announced ages ago) but still no fixtures for India's home season.

They don't do the stereotype that Asians tend to be disorganized very well!

 

[UN talkz]

I've noticed this too. Pakistan don't release schedules for their home series until like 1-2 months before. Whereas other teams announce schedules months in advance. CSA announced the schedule for 2018/19 home season at the start of this year!

As for other subcontinental boards, I hadn't noticed as I don't pay that much attention to them announcing schedules but now you say it, you make a good point. If you look at some websites for India's fixtures, you can see the schedule for the Australia away series (which was announced ages ago) but still no fixtures for India's home season.

They don't do the stereotype that Asians tend to be disorganized very well!

It would have been great if they actually announced schedule 1-2 months ago, Pak announced SL series schedule last year 9-10 days ago(SL had even named Test squad) and for domestic tournaments they announce schedule 2 days ago.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Its always irritating when we get so close to a series to announce dates for it. I mean it won't do any harm for PCB is they tell the fans the schedules before hand.

 

[Markhor]

And then PCB complain about dwindling attendances at the grounds - if the dates/times were advertised in advance then fans can plan ahead for the event.

 

[anakwalajinn]

Really hope the schedules come out soon as I am planning a trip to both UAE and Pakistan and just waiting for the schedule in order to purchase flight tickets...

 

[hadi123]

Still no schedule for the Asia Cup and it's in 2 months. Ridiculous.

 

[Last Monetarist]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/bcci-plans-t20i-series-against-south-africa-new-zealand-before-t20-world-cup/articleshow/81561504.cms

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) will be squeezing in a couple of bilateral T20I series in October to help the Indian team prepare for the T20 World Cup. TOI has learnt that the board is in talks with South Africa and New Zealand in this regard.

“South Africa and New Zealand are scheduled to come to India to play a couple of T20I series before the World Cup. The modalities are to be finalized. The board is aware that the team needs to be in touch with the format before the Cup starts,” a senior BCCI official said.

India and South Africa already have an agreement to play a series in India to compensate for the cancelled series in March last year. India don’t have any T20Is scheduled after the ongoing series against England.

They are slated to travel to England for the World Test Championship final and a five-Test series after the IPL. India come back from England in mid-September. There are doubts over the the Asia Cup too as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host the remainder of the Pakistan Super League.

India will also host New Zealand for a Test series after the T20 World Cup. The Indian team will then travel to South Africa for a full tour in December-January

 

[MP2011]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/bcci-plans-t20i-series-against-south-africa-new-zealand-before-t20-world-cup/articleshow/81561504.cms

So our cricket calendar this year is pretty much chock-a-block!