Pakistan "A" Team Might Tour Afghanistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to send the Pakistan 'A" Team to Afghanistan but faces a uncertain situation as it awaits security clearance from government officials.
According to ‘The News’ the idea of inviting Pakistan national team was earlier presented by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) CEO Nasimullah Danish in a meeting with the PCB chief Ijaz Butt.
Though, Butt did not guarantee sending the main team but yet he assured that PCB would send it’s A team to Afghanistan to play the first-ever match to be held at Jalalabad cricket stadium, which would be ready for inauguration in a few months.
“The board has decided to send it’s A team to show a good gesture that both the cricket boards are looking to help each other,” a source said. “But the whole idea depends on government approval.”
Earlier, Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif said that he was planning to invite Pakistan national team to Afghanistan for an international series.
Meanwhile, Nasimullah Danish confirmed that during the meeting with Butt the Afghan officials requested him to send Pakistan team to Afghanistan for an inauguration in Jalalabad.
“PCB has agreed to send the A team but things have not been finalised yet. The match in Jalalabad would be an exhibition match,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said that their main aim is to play against Pakistan’s national team.
“We want to play against Pakistan’s national team. If other countries are not willing to come here then we are present to help our brothers,” he added.
