PCB CEO worried as players are out of practice since March

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Wasim Khan has said that Pakistani players are out of practice since March.

In a statement, PCB CEO Wasim Khan said that series against England will not be easy for Pakistan as England has already practiced by playing series against West Indies.

“Where England is back in action after playing a series against West India, Pakistani players are out of practice since March. So, I think the series against England will be quite challenging for Pakistan,” he said. 

He further said that Pakistani players are working hard in Derby after Worcester. “The national team is busy practicing for the upcoming series and the coaching staff is also working hard on the players. The Pakistan team will be completely in action before Test series starting from 5th August,” he said.

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PCB CEO further said that five-star hotels are not located on cricket grounds and it remains to be seen whether basic facilities are being provided or not.

The opening Test will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester, from 5th to 9th August, which will be followed by back to back Tests at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, from 13th to 17th August and 21th to 25th August.

The action will then return to Manchester as Old Trafford will be the venue for three T20Is, which will be played on 28th and 30th August, and 1st September.

The side has been in Worcestershire since 29th June for their 14-day quarantine period during which they are training, practicing, and playing scenario/intra-side matches.  The team is expected to leave for Lahore on 2nd September.