LAHORE: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) met with British High Commissioner Christian Turner to discuss the England Men’s National Cricket Team’s upcoming tour of Pakistan later this year.
At a high-level meeting held at the PCB headquarters here, England’s upcoming tour of Pakistan was discussed and Ramiz shared his excitement at hosting the tour after a gap of 16 years.
“We are delighted to host England for the upcoming series as they will be touring Pakistan twice this year,” said Ramiz.
“English fans and cricket experts are also keen to visit Pakistan to experience the exciting cricket between the two teams,” Ramiz said.
British High Commissioner Turner, on the other hand, also shared his excitement regarding the upcoming tour and stated that the game acts as the bridge between the two nations.
“I think Cricket is in our blood and we are passionate about it.
This game acts as the connecting bridge between the two nations as we also celebrate 75 years of our friendship,” said Turner.
It is pertinent to mention here that England will tour Pakistan in September this year to play a seven-match T20I series before traveling back.
The team will land back in the country in December to take on the Green Shirts in a three-match test series.
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