KARACHI: International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice is keen to peer extra take a look at cricket being performed in Pakistan following the a hit crowning glory of the three-match sequence in opposition to the Ben Stokes-led England.
The 3 fits, performed in Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi, noticed spectators give an enormous thumbs as much as Test cricket, even supposing the hosts misplaced the sequence 0–3.
Australia additionally toured Pakistan previous this 12 months, with packed stadiums for the three-Test sequence indicating the enthusiasts’ craze for the longest structure of the sport within the nation.
“The fans in Pakistan are passionate about the game and passionate about their team, but most importantly they are welcoming of visitors,” Allardice informed Pakistan Cricket.
“I have always had great experiences when I have traveled to Pakistan and I have been to see a few series over the last few years and the welcome is always very warm.”
Pakistan will host reigning World Test champions New Zealand for a two-Test sequence starting in Karachi on December 26.
Allardice was once constructive Test cricket would proceed to flourish in Pakistan at a time when main Test-playing international locations corresponding to Australia and England are seeing a noticeable drop in stadium attendance.
“Pakistan is one of the strongest cricketing countries in the ICC membership,” Allardice stated.
“To have series like this (versus England) taking place and fans traveling to Pakistan and New Zealand starting in a few days time for their Test series as well is a huge step forward to getting cricket back in Pakistan on a regular basis.”
The 3 fits, performed in Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi, noticed spectators give an enormous thumbs as much as Test cricket, even supposing the hosts misplaced the sequence 0–3.
Australia additionally toured Pakistan previous this 12 months, with packed stadiums for the three-Test sequence indicating the enthusiasts’ craze for the longest structure of the sport within the nation.
“The fans in Pakistan are passionate about the game and passionate about their team, but most importantly they are welcoming of visitors,” Allardice informed Pakistan Cricket.
“I have always had great experiences when I have traveled to Pakistan and I have been to see a few series over the last few years and the welcome is always very warm.”
Pakistan will host reigning World Test champions New Zealand for a two-Test sequence starting in Karachi on December 26.
Allardice was once constructive Test cricket would proceed to flourish in Pakistan at a time when main Test-playing international locations corresponding to Australia and England are seeing a noticeable drop in stadium attendance.
“Pakistan is one of the strongest cricketing countries in the ICC membership,” Allardice stated.
“To have series like this (versus England) taking place and fans traveling to Pakistan and New Zealand starting in a few days time for their Test series as well is a huge step forward to getting cricket back in Pakistan on a regular basis.”