LAHORE May 24, 2015 : There is speculation in the Indian press suggesting that PCB is agreeable to touring India in December in lieu of the home series in UAE. PCB would like to clarify that PCB remains committed to the MOU signed with BCCI in which India has agreed to play the first Pak- India series in UAE this December. The MOU specifically states that this series would be played in UAE or a mutually agreed venue. No alternative venue has been proposed by BCCI, nor has this issue been raised with Chairman Shaharyar M. Khan by Mr. Jagmohan Dalimiya, Chairman BCCI or by Mr. Anurag Thakur Secretary General during his recent discussions in India. PCB remains steadfast in expecting BCCI to abide by the MOU.
PCB is now expecting the government of India’s permission for the revival of the series in the near future particularly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public indication that his government would support the revival of the cricket series.
PCB hopes that the issue of Essel Group will also be resolved shortly so that the tour can proceed in December in UAE.
