- PCB is seeking changes in the cricket tour schedule.
- The current series features T20 and ODI matches.
- Pakistan’s preference is to focus on T20 formats in play.
- Negotiations are ongoing, no decision has been finalized.
- Preparations for the series are underway in Karachi.
Pakistan’s request for schedule modification is notable.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a notable step by reaching out to Cricket West Indies (CWI). They’ve formally requested a revision of the upcoming cricket schedule that includes both T20 and ODI matches. The backdrop of this request is based on the preference of the visiting Pakistan team to prioritize T20 format matches, which adds an interesting twist to the series.
Current scheduling outlines T20s and ODIs in the series.
Currently, the itinerary has Pakistan set to play three T20 Internationals in the United States. These matches are scheduled at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill on July 31, August 2, and August 3. Following these, they are supposed to compete in three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad starting August 8. However, there’s a push from the PCB to switch the ODI matches to T20Is, keeping in mind the team’s strategy for the tour.
Ongoing discussions open possibilities for the match format.
Negotiations are ongoing between PCB and CWI about these changes. If the schedule gets altered, the implications would mean the West Indies wouldn’t have any home ODIs for the year. Currently, no definitive decision has been made regarding this adjustment. Meanwhile, AQib Javed, who oversees High Performance at PCB, indicated that preparations are being made for both formats. Players have already gathered in Karachi for practice, displaying readiness for whatever direction the tour ultimately takes.
The PCB’s request for a schedule change highlights their focus on T20 formats ahead of the tour. With negotiations still in flux, the cricket world waits to see how this will affect both teams. Preparatory efforts by Pakistan indicate their commitment to adapting based on the final decisions.
