LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified there is no truth in the reports that the home one-day international (ODI) series against West Indies is getting postponed.
Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming ODI series will be postponed amid political uncertainty. However, PCB Director-Media Sami-ul-Hasan Burney denied the report saying no such proposal is under consideration.
The series is scheduled to begin on June 8 in Rawalpindi while Multan has been announced as the backup venue for the three-match series.
Sami affirmed that they are waiting for official confirmation regarding where to hold these matches. “Holding any event in Pakistan would not be possible without the support of the local administration,” Sami said.
“Matches will be held at the venue where the green signal will be received, time is short for decisions,” he added.
PCB had announced that the players will assemble in Rawalpindi on June 1 for a training camp, while West Indies will arrive on June 5.
“It is important to know where the visitors have to reach before booking while the broadcasters and their equipment must also arrive on time. It is also important to know whether they will be delivered to Rawalpindi or Multan,” he added.
“We also have to manage the logistics needs, including the hotel. We hope that the government will guide us by the end of this week, and the series will go according to its schedule,” Sami concluded.
It must be noted that the three-match ODI series is scheduled from June 8 to 12 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. The matches are part of ICC World Cup Super League.
