Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, has said that therecently concluded Australia’s tour of Pakistan generated record-breakingrevenue for the PCB. Ramiz said that the tour was not only a success on thecricket side but also on the commercial side as the PCB generated a profitof up to Rs. 2 billion.
The 59-year old said that Pakistan’s performances over the past yearincluding a historic victory against arch-rivals India in the 2021 T20World Cup reignited the passion of the fans in the country which resultedin jam-packed stadiums throughout Australia’s tour of the country.
“With good performances in recent past, our cricket team has builtconfidence in people, giving us new heights on commercial grounds. OnlyAustralia’s home tour generated profit up to two billion. So, it is apositive sign for us moving forward,” Ramiz stated.
Former national team captain believes that despite the overwhelming successof the tour, a lot of work needs to be done. He said that the PCB’s aim isto improve the cricketing infrastructure in the country and improve pitches.
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He said that Pakistan’s upcoming bumper season is massive for the countryand PCB needs to work really hard to get the infrastructure up to the mark.Pakistan will host West Indies, England, and New Zealand this year as theMen in Green gear up for a proper home season for the first time in adecade.link
