ISLAMABAD – Huge positive development reported for Pakistan cricket asanother high profile cricketing nation may visit Pakistan.
South African board is considering the possibility of touring Pakistan inlate March.
Reports further confirm that the South African board will send a delegationeither during Bangladesh’s Test series against Pakistan or during the 5thedition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to assess the security arrangements.
The security delegation will be headed by Rory Steyn, who will presentdetailed feedback upon his return, which will determine whether it is safefor the South African to tour Pakistan or not.
The feedback will include feedback on security arrangements during thegames, hotel accommodations, transportation, and in-ground security.
This is a huge development for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which hasworked tirelessly to help the return of international cricket in Pakistan.It is worth mentioning that South Africa has not traveled to Pakistan since2007.
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Two times when Pakistan came up against South Africa, in 2010 and 2013,both times the series was played on a neutral venue in UAE.
South Africa is scheduled to visit Pakistan for two Tests and three T20Isin January-February 2021 but their board is looking to play additional T20Imatches ahead of the T20I World Cup.
The sources also claim that South Africa might also look to reintegrate ABde Villiers back in the T20I squad after he expressed his desire to returnto the international scene.
