ISLAMABAD – Men in Green have been playing most of their home cricket inthe United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the attack on the Sri Lankan cricketteam bus in March 2009. The UAE also hosted the first three editions of thePakistan Super League (PSL).

However, recently, the tensions between both boards are on the rise withpotential scheduling conflicts, more so after the emergence of T20 leaguesin the UAE, which has forced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to look foralternative options in hosting international matches.

Earlier this year, PCB chairman Najam Sethi also confirmed that the boardis looking at Malaysia as an alternative venue. The Men in Green are due tohost Australia and New Zealand later this year.

Vallipuram, while talking to CricBuzz, confirmed that the discussions areunder way after a PCB delegation visited the country. “We certainly wouldlike to host events here,” said Vallipuram. “We are open to hosting as wehave venues and other required infrastructure.

It (the PCB’s visit) was an opportunity to discuss how Malaysia can be avenue for Pakistan. It would be great to host Australia and New Zealand,two great cricketing countries. We would love to host Pakistan in some way,perhaps even PSL matches or women’s cricket.”