ICC CEO pitches for extra Test-playing nations to tour Pakistan

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice is eager to see extra Test cricket being performed in Pakistan following the profitable completion of the three-match collection towards the Ben Stokes-led England.

The three matches, performed in Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi, noticed spectators give an enormous thumbs as much as Test cricket, despite the fact that the hosts misplaced the collection 0-3. Australia additionally toured Pakistan earlier this yr, with packed stadiums for the three-Test collection indicating the followers’ craze for the longest format of the sport within the nation.

“The fans in Pakistan are passionate about the game and passionate about their team, but most importantly they are welcoming of visitors,” Allardice instructed Pakistan Cricket.

“I have always had great experiences when I have travelled to Pakistan and I have been to see a few series over the last few years and the welcome is always very warm.” Pakistan will host reigning World Test champions New Zealand for a two-Test collection starting in Karachi on December 26.

Allardice was optimistic Test cricket will proceed to flourish in Pakistan at a time when main Test-playing nations equivalent to Australia and England are seeing a noticeable drop in stadium attendance.

“Pakistan is one of the strongest cricketing countries in the ICC membership,” Allardice stated.

“To have series like this (versus England) taking place and fans travelling to Pakistan and New Zealand starting in a few days time for their Test series as well is a huge step forward to getting cricket back in Pakistan on a regular basis.”