International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice is eager to see more Test cricket being played in Pakistan following the effective conclusion of the three-match series versus the Ben Stokes-led England.
The 3 matches, played in Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi, saw viewers offer a substantial thumbs approximately Test cricket, although the hosts lost the series 0-3.
Australia likewise explored Pakistan previously this year, with jam-packed arenas for the three-Test series showing the fans’ trend for the longest format of the video game in the nation.
“The fans in Pakistan are enthusiastic about the video game and enthusiastic about their group, however most significantly they are inviting of visitors,” Allardice informed Pakistan Cricket.
“I have actually constantly had excellent experiences when I have actually taken a trip to Pakistan and I have actually been to see a couple of series over the last couple of years and the welcome is constantly hot.”
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Allardice was positive Test cricket will continue to grow in Pakistan at a time when significant Test-playing countries such as Australia and England are seeing a visible drop in arena presence.
“Pakistan is among the greatest cricketing nations in the ICC subscription,” Allardice stated.
“To have series like this (versus England) happening and fans taking a trip to Pakistan and New Zealand beginning in a couple of days time for their Test series too is a big advance to getting cricket back in Pakistan regularly.”