Wasim Khan's efforts to bring Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and West Indies at short notice

[UzmanBeast]

Apparently Wasim Khan and the PCB approached Bangladesh and Sri Lanka asking if they would be comfortable touring.

Both boards apparently agreed and expressed their willingness to do so, but it could not come to fruition due to the very short notice.

Still. I appreciate Wasim Khan's efforts in this situation. I don't know the exact timestamp, but if this happened after New Zealand pulled out, it shows that international teams are still willing to tour Pakistan.

What do you guys make of this move? I know it can't happen, but I think it was done with the right intentions and does show that teams have faith in our security.

Credit to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for showing solidarity with us, and supporting our security system. We should not forget what they have done for us, high time we tour both to express our gratitude for those who trust and believe in us and are willing to help us in difficult times.

Much appreciation for these two boards.

 

[Mamoon]

A T20I tri-series would have been quite entertaining.

 

[sweep_shot]

Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka should come. They do not have any scheduled assignment currently.

Also, it can be a great warmup before the World T20.

 

[Mamoon]

They are probably backing out because they are concerned about the security. This “short notice” might be an excuse.

 

[sweep_shot]

Actually, I just realized both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have to play a qualifier. So, their World T20 campaign starts a bit earlier. I guess there is not enough time for this series to go ahead.

But, they can have this tri-series right after the World T20.

 

[UzmanBeast]

They are probably backing out because they are concerned about the security. This “short notice” might be an excuse.

Maybe, but then again, it takes months to plan tours.

That work can't be done in a day on such short notice.

I don't think Sri Lanka and Bangladesh had anything against us to back out, but I do agree with what you said, a T20I tri-series could have been very entertaining.

Perhaps this is a lesson for the PCB; don't pick off more than you can chew. It's going to take at least a few more years before teams like New Zealand visit Pakistan.

If teams like Bangladesh, West Indies, Sri Lanka are satisfied with the security, these series will be equally as beneficial for all parties.

 

[Hasan123]

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh both have to play qualifiers, they also have players at the IPL. Probably difficult to pull of considering these factors.

 

[Saj]

Wasim Khan today "We have reached out to both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and there was a strong willingness to come and play but because it’s such short notice logistically it’s very difficult for them and Bangladesh’s players are dispersed around the country and the Sri Lanka squad are going to Oman soon. So it’s not been possible to put anything in place in this short period of time but it has been explored by our Chairman and is something that has been looked in the last 24 hours."

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Even an Afghanistan or Ireland wouldn't be a bad option at this moment.

Pak seriously needs some cricket before the big games start.

What a turn of events. A month back Babar, Rizwan needed some rest but now we are desperate for some match practice!

Life is unpredictable.

 

[Anis Shivani]

Wasim Khan today "We have reached out to both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and there was a strong willingness to come and play but because it’s such short notice logistically it’s very difficult for them and Bangladesh’s players are dispersed around the country and the Sri Lanka squad are going to Oman soon. So it’s not been possible to put anything in place in this short period of time but it has been explored by our Chairman and is something that has been looked in the last 24 hours."

Kudos to him for trying, it was exactly the right thing to do. The man makes so many right moves.

 

[mazkhan]

both the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka cricket is in Indias back pocket so its wishful on wasims part .

The only team who could come is afghanistan and I actually think a couple of t20 games with afghhanistan would have been competitive and good games

 

[Rohan]

Ideally, India should tour Pak and shup up all these gora cricketers and their boards.
Again, I'm aware that its not realistic scenario.

 

[Executioner]

Too late for Bangladesh to commit to a T20I series. Our WT20 campaign begins on October 17 and our players are currently taking a break from the bio bubble. Had the proposal been made a month earlier BCB would be more than willing to participate in the series.

 

[street cricketer]

Rulling party activities , history, speech by the ministers are sufficient to conclude . It is not the right platform here to explain.

Well, whatever reservations you might have against India, the party in power has been doing wonders for Bangladesh's economy and has seen it becoming a stable state. So there's that.

 

[Mainul]

Well, whatever reservations you might have against India, the party in power has been doing wonders for Bangladesh's economy and has seen it becoming a stable state. So there's that.

I have no reservations against India at all. I personally believe and hope to maintain a good active relationship with all the SAARC countries including India as they are all our neighbors. But as long as the two military superpowers (I mean India and Pakistan) in this region are enemy, small country like Bangladesh is going to maintain a unipolar good relationship with either one of this two countries. The rulling party has chosen India very obviously as it is going to do the most benefits and it's very much understandable.

 

[Mainul]

both the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka cricket is in Indias back pocket so its wishful on wasims part .

The only team who could come is afghanistan and I actually think a couple of t20 games with afghhanistan would have been competitive and good games

Afghanistan is certainly going to be the only option now . SRL and BD are not practical options as time is limited and Bangladesh has just played 9 T20s on taught. Pakistan needs game practice badly . Almost all the matches in WI were washed out. Afghanistan will eagerly accept this offer and they aren't a bad T20 side.

 

[street cricketer]

I have no reservations against India at all. I personally believe and hope to maintain a good active relationship with all the SAARC countries including India as they are all our neighbors. But as long as the two military superpowers (I mean India and Pakistan) in this region are enemy, small country like Bangladesh is going to maintain a unipolar good relationship with either one of this two countries. The rulling party has chosen India very obviously as it is going to do the most benefits and it's very much understandable.

Personally, I don't think the equation is IndiavPakistan as far as Bangladesh is concerned. It may have been the case a few decades back but not anymore. Bangladesh has overtaken Pakistan as an economy in both total gdp and gdp per capita terms, while it has overtaken India in gdp per capita terms last I checked. So I'm not sure what Pakistan can offer Bangladesh in terms of investments except maybe exporting arms.

The equation is more IndiavChina from a Bangladesh pov where in all honesty, China can offer more investments because of its superior economy compared to India. I do think the current ruling party is largely dealing with both India and China on friendly terms without completely aligning itself with one side and ditching the other.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

They are probably backing out because they are concerned about the security. This “short notice” might be an excuse.

That seems supeficial.

Are you telling me that Taliban instead of attacking white supermacists will switch to brown people ?

Sorry for sounding racist here but just to drive home the point.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

What about Zimbabwe?

 

[MenInG]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would ‘seriously consider’ replacing New Zealand in Pakistan should they receive an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) according to SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva.

Pakistan were all set to take on New Zealand in an ODI and T20 series in Pakistan only to be called off at the last minute following the security concerns cited by New Zealand which has cost PCB millions. However, SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva exclusively revealed to the ‘Daily Mirror’ that they ‘would seriously consider an invitation to replace New Zealand.’

“As you all know PCB is a great friend of SLC and I am personally disappointed about the cancellation. I am very proud to say I went to Pakistan before sending our team in 2019 to observe the strength of their security. It was unbelievable the protection they offer – they have all the latest security systems in place. You have hundreds of cameras all set and a person can’t even move without being noticed. So, I have full confidence about Pakistan security.

So, if the PCB invites us, this is something we would seriously consider,” Silva told the ‘Daily Mirror’.

Newly appointed PCB chairman Ramiz Raja was clearly frustrated by New Zealand’s decision to cancel the series.

“Crazy day it has been! Feel so sorry for the fans and our players. Walking out of the tour by taking a unilateral approach on a security threat is very frustrating. Especially when it’s not shared!! Which world is NZ living in??NZ will hear us at ICC,” former Pakistan captain tweeted on Friday (17).

Pakistan captain and one of the finest batsmen in the world right now, Babar Azam joined Ramiz Raja in sharing his disappointment.

“Extremely disappointed in the abrupt postponement of the series, which could have brought the smiles back for millions of Pakistan cricket fans. I've full trust in the capabilities and credibility of our security agencies. They are our pride and always will be! Pakistan Zindabad!” Azam said.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/latest_n...New-Zealand-in-Pakistan-if-invited/342-220696

 

[MenInG]

As per our SLC sources:

SLC were keen to help but our schedule has been finalised and we just dont have the time unfortunately.

If we did we would surely have helped Pakistan out

 

[Saj]

I can't see the Sri Lanka tour happening based on conversations I've had with officials.

If they hadn't agreed to play in Oman then this may have happened and there is no point a Sri Lanka B or C team arriving in Pakistan.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

SL has been the only cricket board that has consistently and sincerely stood by PCB in times of need even though they had been at the receiving end and had had logical reasons to not help.

The Aus-NZ-Eng circle needs to be dealt with strongly now and Pak-SL-Ban-SA should look to form an alliance together cause the other isn't going to come helping either of these countries apart from their own bloc. BCCI is altogether at another level and totally self sufficient.

 

[Cricketrenew]

Pak should have invited Scotland and Ireland.... ? two matches each.
ECB decision would have looked even worse then

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Bangladesh players are on a final holiday of sorts before the WC. They are all in different places. Tamim is training in Dhaka, Shakib and Fizz are at the IPL, Taskin went to Umrah with his father.

 

[Junaids]

I think Pakistan is going to have to get used to playing against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka pretty frequently.

Mixed in with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

A few players are going to really improve their averages.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Yeah, the best option is to bring over Afghanistan.

Their team is a banana peel and on their day, can potentially give Pak a hard time in T20s.

And we shouldn’t spend too much on providing security either because God forbids if something happens we will join rest of the world and blame their own countrymen, the Talians in the Afghanistan.

 

[iniqbal223]

Zimbabwe is the only real choice here

And they can come anytime

 

[street cricketer]

Yeah, the best option is to bring over Afghanistan.

Their team is a banana peel and on their day, can potentially give Pak a hard time in T20s.

And we shouldn’t spend too much on providing security either because God forbids if something happens we will join rest of the world and blame their own countrymen, the Talians in the Afghanistan.

Everything's fun and games till the Taliban pull out of the Pakistan series citing a security threat for the Afghan team!


just kidding lol.

 

[OMB]

CWI and PCB in talks about December tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief executive officer Johnny Grave said he will be speaking with officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the West Indies tour of Pakistan in December.

The tour came into sharp focus following last Friday's abandonment of New Zealand's tour of Pakistan and England's decision on Monday to withdraw from the men's and women's tours, citing security threats.

“(We're) speaking to the PCB (on Tuesday),” Grave told the Trinidad Newsday newspaper.

West Indies hosted Pakistan in July and August for two Tests and four Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and they are expected to play three One-day Internationals and three T20Is on the reciprocal visit at the end of this year.

Top teams have largely shunned Pakistan following an attack on the Sri Lanka team bus 12 years ago that killed six policemen and two civilians.

But regular tours of the country restarted three years ago when a second-string West Indies team, led by Jason Mohammed, became the first side other than Zimbabwe to play in the country after the attack.

Since then, Pakistan have been trying to woo back all the international teams — the Sri Lankans have returned, and South Africa and Bangladesh followed suit.

With international teams choosing not to tour because of security fears, the Pakistanis have played most of their home matches in the past 12 years in the United Arab Emirates, often in front of sparse crowds.

At the same time, Grave said there was no confirmation from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) about a proposed three-way series with Australia ahead of next month's T20I World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

“No news from the ACB,” Grave told Newsday. “We are planning to head to the UAE in early October to [go] through our mandatory six days quarantine, before having a few days training ahead of the ICC support period and our two warm-up games against India and Pakistan.”

Coincidentally, India announced the dates for a West Indies limited-overs tour next February during a busy period for the Caribbean side.

The Indian cricket board disclosed that the Windies will play three One-Day Internationals on February 6 in Ahmedabad, February 9 in Jaipur and February 12 in Kolkata.

West Indies will also face the Indians in three T20Ison February 15 at Cuttack, February 18 at Visakhapatnam and February 20 at Thiruvananthapuram.

This tour will be part of a hectic international schedule for the Windies early next year.

They are set to host England in five T20Is in January, as well as Ireland for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals.

England will then return to the Caribbean for three Tests in March.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/cwi-and-pcb-in-talks-about-december-tour_231834

 

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not consider hosting its home series at neutral venues from now onwards, a senior official said on Friday, asserting that the country is safe to host international games.

New Zealand arrived in Pakistan for the first time since 2005 but left without playing a single game, citing a security threat. England also decided to cancel its tour to Pakistan, saying it had players’ welfare in mind.

“That is now out of the equation because the security situation in Pakistan is normal and we have everything in place to host any international team. No more neutral venues for us,” a PCB official said.

Pakistan has hosted a few of its home series in UAE as major Test-playing nations have avoided touring Pakistan since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team.

Gradually international cricket resumed in Pakistan and the PSL was also organised.

After the cancellation of the two tours, the PCB had approached a few Boards to arrange an international series at home before the T20 World Cup but now it has decided to organise a domestic event.

“Initial talks were held with some boards including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe but it was then decided to focus on the National T20 Championship as all the main players are available for the event and it is a curtain raiser to the World Cup for us now,” the official said.

He said that Sri Lanka players would be in Oman holding a training camp ahead of their World Cup qualifying matches from October 17 as they have to qualify for the Super-12 stage.

“Bangladesh agreed to send a B team and Zimbabwe were also willing to come but we, after discussions, decided that since time was short it was better to focus on the domestic event,” he said.

The official said the cancellation of the home series against New Zealand and England was a big setback for the country but it was heartening to see that cricket world had sympathy for Pakistan cricket.

“Nearly everyone believes that Pakistan cricket has been treated badly and deserves to have proper international cricket.”

The Board is now planning to send the World Cup squad and reserves a bit earlier to the UAE so that they can settle in properly after completing their quarantine periods.

Asked about the tours by West Indies and Australia, the official said the Board has been in touch with them.

“We know the situation is not perfect after the New Zealand and England withdrawals but what we can do is make the best security arrangements to the satisfaction of the touring sides. We are prepared for every situation now,” he said. PTI

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/s...for-us-pakistan-cricket-board-official-315633

 

[MenInG]

The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) will neither be insisting on nor discouraging members from taking the Covid-19 vaccine, even as Cricket West Indies (CWI) continues to get the region’s youth, women’s and men’s players vaccinated.

President and CEO Wavell Hinds said each member should make their individual decision on the matter. “Each human being is made up different. I don’t know if persons have comorbidities and other [things] that would affect them, so they would have to speak to the medical experts, their physicians and their personal general practitioners and see where it goes, and if it is healthy and good for them to take, I’m sure that they will speak to their doctor,” he told Television Jamaica.

“But I’m not a medical doctor so I don’t think it is my duty to tell somebody what they should do or shouldn’t do.”

Hinds also spoke about possible security concerns over the West Indies tour of Pakistan in December. New Zealand abandoned its tour to the south Asian country earlier this month, citing security concerns, and England withdrew last week from sending their men’s and women’s teams there for similar reasons.

Hinds said WIPA is gathering information to help protect its members who have concerns.

“What we have done so far is to reach out to our counterparts in New Zealand and in England — the New Zealand Cricket Association and the Professional Cricket Association in England — and I reached out as well to some of my colleagues that sit on the FICA Board with me,” he said, adding a security report from Pakistan will also be needed.

Last week, CWI chief executive officer Johnny Grave said that CWI is planning to fulfil its tour commitments with all countries, including Pakistan. West Indies are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in Pakistan.

https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/...cle_f496686c-1fec-11ec-8472-278771b7b0e6.html