PCB chairman Esan Sani reiterated his confidence in Pakistan, hosting Sri Lanka later this month.
According to the original schedule, the two teams will have three T20Is and three ODIs in Lahore and Karachi between September 27 and October 9. But the Sri Lankan government "possible" a terrorist threat to the Sri Lankan team. "The development began two days after SLC nominated the tour team without the 10 front-line players who refused to travel.
Mani, who spoke to the media on Friday in Lahore, expected the PCB to be discussed with SLC and that the tour would continue as planned. "Our decision is clear and we aren't exploring other neutral places. We don't have time to change or look for other options right now. Our default location is Pakistan's home series and it's been understood from the start and the Sri Lankan Board of Directors I am discussing it with the team and are very positive about dispatching the team. "
SLC participated in the tour after a thorough security assessment, but less than two weeks in the first match, the government demanded another check. Colombo's Pakistani ambassador met with Sri Lanka's defense minister on Thursday, and SLC urged Sri Lanka's defense minister to update the threat assessment.
"We didn't receive negative feedback from their board and never say they won't come," Mani said. "Everything they pursue is with government permits and relationships with them. There is speculation that they will send a team that lacks strength, but it is their privilege. But international cricket will take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka will fulfill their promise."
This game, consisting of six games, will be the longest international series in Pakistan for 10 years. It will also be Pakistan's first international action in 18 months. The tour also included two test matches, but it was postponed to December. PCB wants to host them in Pakistan as well, and sees this limited series as a pilot to the ultimate goal.
Another mention, but directly related is the appointment of the ICC officers of the series. ESPNcricinfo understands that the PCB has already provided information about the schedule, but the ICC will do a self-assessment of the security situation before sending the match manager.
Karachi's National Stadium will host ODI and T20I will be held in Lahore. These will be the first ODI held in Pakistan since Zimbabwe toured for the 2015 three-match ODI series. All international crickets after the 2017 PSL Finals are in the form of T20I.
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