KARACHI: Pakistan IS scheduled to host England for a Test and one-day international series early next year but with the precarious safety condition in the country, the series is likely to be hosted at a impartial venue and Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the ideal hosts.
“I have spoken to the cricket boards of both England and Pakistan and they have been very activist about playing the series in Sri Lanka,” Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) Secretary Nishantha Ranatuga told cricket website.
While PCB’s Chief Operating administrator Subhan Ahmed said the UAE and Sri Lanka are likely venues, he did not confirm where the series could host.
Sri Lanka’s confidence as emanates from the victorious hosting of Pakistan’s group matches during the World Cup, which attracted a large number of Pakistani and narrow fans.
The two South Asian neighbors enjoy friendly kindred and Pakistan’s cricket team receives generous support from local Sri Lankan fans.
The other factor favouring Sri Lanka over the UAE may be the finances involved, as the cost of hosting series in the gulf country has hit the PCB in its pockets.
The series, comprising three Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20, is programmed for January and February 2012.
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