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Ashraf has vowed to bring international cricket back to Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow them to host the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in an attempt to revive international cricket in the country.
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The ACB will use the funds to upgrade their National Cricket Academy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will be giving the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) $422,000 through its Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP) in order for them to improve the standards of cricket and cricketing facilities in the war-torn country.
Pakistan have not hosted an international series since March 2009
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made an emotional plea to international teams across the world, pleading with them to come and tour the country and end the four-year dry spell that they have endured.
Koertzen is by far one of the most experienced umpires in cricketing history
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that they have hired current and former international umpires such as Mike Proctor, Russell Tiffin and ‘slow death’ Rudy Koertzen to officiate in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Hafeez and ul-Haq are confident that the PSL will become extremely successful and popular
Pakistan batting duo Mohammad Hafeez and Misbah-ul-Haq believe that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will bring international cricket back to the country’s shores and instill confidence in the cricketing community that the war-torn nation is safe to tour once again.
Hafeez believes Pakistan will have more “quality cricketers” if they play more Test matches
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to organise more Test series for the national team, stating that they are in desperate need of it and added that the longer format substantially helps to develop and improve a team.
