*Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani has said thatEngland’s possible tour of Pakistan in 2021 will encourage other teams toplay in the country.*

The chances of the Three Lions’ touring Pakistan became bright after theEngland and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that they were invited fora short limited-overs tour in early 2021.

The ECB has also stated that it remains steadfast in its commitment tobring international cricket back to the South Asian country.

Mani, while speaking to journalists, expressed optimism that the serieswill go ahead, it will pave way for teams like Australia to visit Pakistanin the near future.

“These are just baby steps but the spillover effects will be huge,” the PCBchief said. “It will boost their confidence. Their 12-13 players take partin the Pakistan Super League (PSL). So, their comfort level is already