Pakistan-England series could move to UAE or Sri Lanka amid PCB's construction delays

[Tillu]

The upcoming Pakistan-England cricket series faces uncertainty as incomplete preparation of cricket stadiums has increased the likelihood of relocating the matches to the UAE or Sri Lanka.

The series which is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is scheduled to kick off with the first Test from October 7 to 11 in Multan, followed by the second Test from October 15 to 19 in Karachi, and the third from October 24 to 28 in Rawalpindi.

 

Construction work in Rawalpindi, akin to ongoing projects in Lahore and Karachi, poses significant challenges for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as it prepares for the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Trophy.

 

 

If the construction is paused to accommodate the series, it will severely impact the readiness of the stadiums for the upcoming mega-event being hosted in Pakistan. Additionally, the expected arrival of England's Barmy Army fan group poses another logistical concern, as hosting matches without a crowd is not a feasible option.

 

Faced with these issues, the PCB is exploring alternative venues. The UAE is the preferred option, but scheduling conflicts arise due to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which is set to take place in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 20, overlapping with the Pakistan-England series.

 

This leaves only Abu Dhabi as a potential venue in the UAE. As a result, PCB officials are also considering Sri Lanka as a possible host. The final decision will be made after discussions with the England Cricket Board (ECB) in the coming days.

 

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[Tillu]

UAE would be the better option. It would also be convenient for the English players to play Golf after they finish the matches in 3 days.

[Tillu]

All those years they were crying for the lack of having home advantage for playing in UAE. Now they are going back to UAE seeking home advantage.

[Sgattick10]

UAE would be a better venue for Pak then their home grounds. 

[rageaddict]

Just an excuse to shift back to the venue which was their fortress in the past and end their losing streak.

[Lone Wolf]

Lol England may wipe them out in SL more easily. SL has help for seamers too 

Guys like Atkinson and Wood would terrorize them.  That Karachi midget Shakeel would be in life danger against Wood.

 

UAE would negate that threat but BazBallers would grind them to a slow death there.

[tapandrun]

looks like a planted story, could be multiple reasons. no eng channel in showing interest in biding for this tour. and there is only 1 ground available in uae during that time because of wc. which would be part of contingency for such a big event

 

[LordPrabhzy]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/21/cricket-england-pakistan-test-tour-tv-blackout

 

Hahah this is the aukaat of bikharis that no UK tv channel even wants to show as they know UK viewers dont care about this shitshow of a tour

[Ultimate_Game]

35 minutes ago, LordPrabhzy said:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/21/cricket-england-pakistan-test-tour-tv-blackout

 

Hahah this is the aukaat of bikharis that no UK tv channel even wants to show as they know UK viewers dont care about this shitshow of a tour

 

But but but I thought Pak is the most sought after visiting team and folks in England and Aus look forward to Pak tours or hosting them... at least that's what folks on PeePee made me believe 

 

Some key excerpts which shows where Pak stands...

 

"England are facing a possible TV blackout for their Test tour of ­Pakistan in October with not a ­single UK broadcaster having bid for the rights for the three-match series.

 

The Guardian has learned that a tender document issued last month by the Pakistan Cricket Board has not produced any interest from the UK, with none of the broadcasters even entering negotiations at this stage.

 

TNT Sport has stepped into the void to some extent by picking up rights for Test series in Australia, India, New Zealand and West Indies, but has shown no interest in the Pakistan tour."

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Edited Thursday at 06:09 PM by Ultimate_Game

[LordPrabhzy]

1 hour ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

But but but I thought Pak is the most sought after visiting team and folks in England and Aus look forward to Pak tours or hosting them... at least that's what folks on PeePee made me believe 

 

Some key excerpts which shows where Pak stands...

 

"England are facing a possible TV blackout for their Test tour of ­Pakistan in October with not a ­single UK broadcaster having bid for the rights for the three-match series.

 

The Guardian has learned that a tender document issued last month by the Pakistan Cricket Board has not produced any interest from the UK, with none of the broadcasters even entering negotiations at this stage.

 

TNT Sport has stepped into the void to some extent by picking up rights for Test series in Australia, India, New Zealand and West Indies, but has shown no interest in the Pakistan tour."

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Another casualty of this is atleast for UK viewers that test series of India touring SA or Aus are shown only on TNT Sports as opposed to Sky Sports.. which means extra money to pay

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

5 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

But but but I thought Pak is the most sought after visiting team and folks in England and Aus look forward to Pak tours or hosting them... at least that's what folks on PeePee made me believe 

 

Some key excerpts which shows where Pak stands...

 

"England are facing a possible TV blackout for their Test tour of ­Pakistan in October with not a ­single UK broadcaster having bid for the rights for the three-match series.

 

The Guardian has learned that a tender document issued last month by the Pakistan Cricket Board has not produced any interest from the UK, with none of the broadcasters even entering negotiations at this stage.

 

TNT Sport has stepped into the void to some extent by picking up rights for Test series in Australia, India, New Zealand and West Indies, but has shown no interest in the Pakistan tour."

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People do watch Paxtani but to see them get screwed. It's porn