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‘Strong’ possibility of English tour of Pakistan for T20s

England is very likely to tour Pakistan for a brief T20 series in January.

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October 18, 2020

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England is very likely to tour Pakistan for a brief T20 series in January.

England vs Pakistan Series recently was the start of cricket season for ECB after a long break from the Pandemic situation. Pakistan agreed to tour England in tough situation and hence letting a helping hand to struggling ECB with financial situation.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially sent an invite to English Cricket Board (ECB) for a brief series in Pakistan. Tour was proposed to be scheduled for January 2021. though Pakistan toured for Vitality series in England in tough times but PCB is not terming the coming ENGvPAK series as “A repay for a Favor”.

United Kingdom’s leading newspaper “The Guardian” has published a recent report on a very “strong” possibility of England touring Pakistan for a brief tour. ECB is very likely to accept the PCB’s invite.

Vic Marks, The Guardians correspondent suggests that it will be extremely hard for ECB to reject the tour invite from PCB’s Wasim Khan, eyeing the proposal’s very encouraging security plan.

UK top news paper “The Guardian” in its news report published on Saturday that it has seen a “strong” possibility of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) accepting the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposal and sending its national team to Pakistan for a brief tour in January 2021.

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Marks also appreciated the way Pakistan cricket has prospered in difficult times and has managed to bring back cricket back to the home grounds amid tough security conditions. Pakistan cricket has evolved regardless of most of the matches being played abroad in alien conditions.

The writer also suggested that Pakistan surely deserves England support. and England cricket team can expect the warmest of the welcomes in Pakistan.

The only issue that might arise will be in scheduling of this Tour because of its conflict with the Big Bash League dates. However, That too can be resolved with a will to play.

Last time England visited Pakistan back in 2005, Michael Vaughan suffered an injury. Marcus Trescothick another legendary English player was selected as captain for the 1st Test. Pakistan Cricket Team was a totally different and a much better side back then. England lost the Test Series to Pakistan 2-0 while one match was drawn. England also lost the ODI series 3-2.

Let us see that the final verdict would be upon ENGvPAK proposed series in Pakistan. Will Pakistan be able to host England cricket team in January? Only time will tell.