Australia's Finch, Khawaja open to touring Pakistan
Just like Finch, Khawaja said that he will leave it to the administrators to make the decision.
(Web Desk) – Australia s limited-overs captain Aaron Finch and middle-order batsman Usman Khawaja are open to touring Pakistan, if the security situation in the country is under control.
Pakistan are scheduled to face-off in a five-match ODI series in March — later this year — and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hopeful that part of the series takes places on home soil, instead of entirely in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Speaking to Fox Sports Finch said, it would be great to get cricket back in Pakistan. “The passion their fans have got and just the amount of fans … (there are) some pretty empty stadiums in the UAE. Anytime there’s cricket back in Pakistan, they’re swinging from the rafters to get a seat.”
“Is it the right time? I’m not sure … that’s between the boards and the ACA (Australian Cricketers’ Association) to work through,” Finch added.
Pakistan born Usman Khawaja said, “Obviously, whatever Cricket Australia tells us, that’ll be the big thing.”
Just like Finch, Khawaja said that he will leave it to the administrators to make the decision. “They’re pretty good at taking care of us and making sure everything’s safe.”
“I was born in Pakistan so it won’t be too different for me but it’s still a while away and we’ve (now) got three big games against the best nation in the world,” the 32-year-old added.
It must be noted that Aussie Test captain Tim Paine along with former captain George Bailey and B fast-bowler Ben Cutting were part of a World XI who toured Pakistan in 2017, while their fellow cricketer Chris Green visited Lahore during 2018 edition of Pakistan Super League.
