WICB chief 'hopeful' for T20 series in Pakistan subject to FICA's approval
West Indies Cricket Board Chariman Dav Cameron was hopeful for three-match T20 series
(Web Desk) - West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Chairman Dave Cameron on Friday was hopeful that the peaceful organization of the World XI tour will increase the chances of a three match T-20 series to be held Pakistan in November. He said this during a joint press conference with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, reported Dunya News.
“We can empathize with Pakistan, because the problems Pakistan is facing in arranging these tours, we face similar circumstances back home,” Cameron said. West Indies cricket team has always been compared with Pakistan becuase of the unpredictability of both teams and the flair with which they play
He said that since former West Indies captain Darren Sammy had toured Pakistan twice and Samuel Badree has toured with the World XI team, their experiences will make it easier for other players to decide based. Cameron appreciated PCB’s efforts in reviving cricket in Pakistan. He said that the passionate people of Pakistan deserve to watch cricket at their own grounds.
A few months ago West Indies were also certain to tour Pakistan but Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) had warned against letting the players to tour Pakistan. However, Dav Cameron while answering a question said that just like the players and security teams who visited Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final gave their feedback about the security arrangements to FICA.
The World XI team and International Cricket Council (ICC) officials accompanying them will give their feedback to FICA which will hopefully convince them to allow players to tour Pakistan. It is understood that the arrangements made for the World XI tour were made independently by the ICC and FICA’s consent is necessary when bilateral series are being played.
PCB is also in talks with Sri Lankan Cricket Board to stage the third T20 of the T20 series with Sri Lanka, due to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lahore. However, after the peaceful organization of the World XI series has increased the chances of the Sri Lankan T20 to be held in Pakistan.
