New Zealand Cricket Chief hints at resuming T20 series against Pakistan

New Zealand Cricket Chief hints at resuming T20 series against Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – New Zealand Cricket Chief David White hinted at resuming theT20 series in the future after Kiwis abandoned their historic Pakistan tourciting security threats.

A statement issued by White stated that New Zealand will think aboutplaying the cancelled matches against Men in Green in the future.

The statement cited “At the moment, to speak about the New Zealand touringPakistan again will be premature”. It also added that “whether it isPakistan or England, where the team visits, reviewing the securityarrangements is the most important step”.

He also mentioned that NZC can still enjoy cordial relations with PakistanCricket while admiring that Pakistan was a cricket-loving nation and heknew Pakistanis were disappointed with the series getting cancelled. “NZCcan understand how hurt Pakistani fans are”, he added.

*’Pakistan won’t play home series abroad’*

Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan mentioned that Pakistan willnot play home series abroad. Speaking with reporters, he said New Zealandabandon Pakistan’s tour on a unilateral basis while adding that thedecision has damaged our cricket heavily.

“PCB has a clear vision for now that Pakistan will play home series inPakistan only and will not play anywhere else for which we’re in talks withdifferent boards. We’ve worked day and night to bring back internationalcricket in stadiums of Pakistan,” he said.