PCB to bid for 5 main ICC occasions in 2024-2031 cycle: Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will bid for 5 main occasions of the International Cricket Council (ICC) through the 2024-2031 cycle, together with an version of the Champions Trophy and World T20 Cup, based on sources.
According to an official supply, the PCB is within the technique of getting ready its bids for the ICC occasions which should be submitted quickly.
“The ICC had asked for the expression of interest from its member countries. Once the Boards submit their bids, an independent committee of the ICC will assess the bids in December this year to give its report for a final decision next year,” the supply mentioned.
The supply mentioned Pakistan has already held talks with the Emirates Cricket Board to collectively host some ICC occasions.International cricket returned to Pakistan in 2019 after almost 10 years, a interval when high groups refused to tour the nation as a consequence of safety considerations following an assault by militants on the Sri Lankan workforce in March 2009.
Pakistan had misplaced the precise to host the Champions Trophy matches in 2009 and the 2011 World Cup matches as a consequence of safety considerations by collaborating nations.
“Now the situation is different and teams are willing to tour Pakistan and we have revived Test matches in the country. New Zealand, England and West Indies are lined up to tour this year, so things are looking bright,” the supply mentioned.
It was 24 years in the past when Pakistan final hosted an ICC occasion — 1996 World Cup — collectively with India and Sri Lanka.