World XI to tour Pakistan – Cricket News Update
In a major breakthrough for the revival of cricket in Pakistan, Dr http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482.
The event however, will not be PCB sanctioned after the board refused take responsibility of the arrangements, including the most important security issues. The national team players nonetheless, have been handed ‘No Objection Certificates’ to take part in the two matches, scheduled to take place at the National Stadium in Karachi, on October 20 and 21.
The idea was first floated earlier in the year, but had to been shunned following PCB’s disapproval, who were keen to revive international cricket in the country. After months of negotiation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the tour was officially called off following a four-week embargo imposed by the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 high court on its players due to security threats.
In recent times, a university XI from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 came to play in the region, along with Afghanistan’s national team however, both teams battled the Pakistan A side.
The World XI will comprise of players from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Jayasuriya-c2567 expected to lead the side.
"World XI team will be arriving in Karachi on October 18 to play a series of two twenty20 matches," Shah said. "There are some notable player touring and this is a big breakthrough."
Shah has confirmed that all arrangements have been made, and expects the matches to work as a stepping stone for his nation in an attempt to resume cricketing ties.
"I have been working from last one year to make this event possible. We have finalised all the arrangements to hold these matches in a befitting manner under tight security. Both matches will be played under floodlights. The event will give a soft image of Pakistan around the world and would encourage the teams to visit Pakistan."
World XI: Sanath Jayasuriya (capt), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Alvin-Isaac-Kallicharran-c43845 (coach c*m manager)
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