Snubbed PCB calls Canada, Afghanistan for tri-nation [Archive] - PakPassion

jashan83

2nd May 2012, 20:17

KARACHI:

If you can’t get the big fish, go for what’s available – a policy which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now adopted.

Following the postponement of the Bangladesh tour, the PCB has shifted its focus on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Associate Members as it plans to host a tri-series featuring Afghanistan and Canada.

The board’s determination in reviving international cricket has led to the plan of staging a multi-nation event. PCB Governing Board member Amir Nawab, also the board’s coordinator on Afghanistan cricket, is playing a crucial role in organising the event.

“We have received a positive response from both teams,” Nawab told The Express Tribune. “Canada has shown interest in sending their senior team and will shortly send a letter to the PCB in this regard.”

Afghanistan, on various occasions, has also expressed its willingness to tour the country following their series of matches against Pakistan ‘A’. Meanwhile, Nawab said the schedule of the tournament was not decided due to a packed schedule of the national team.

“The plan is in its initial stages but we’re looking to host the teams as soon as possible. Our team has a busy schedule and we’ll see when we can host the event.”

http://tribune.com.pk/story/373127/snubbed-pcb-calls-canada-afghanistan-for-tri-nation/

BD-fan

2nd May 2012, 20:21

Very good idea. Hope they finish play without any unwanted incident. Why not seek for Ireland and/or Holland? Undoubtedly they are better side than Canada.

sachin__

2nd May 2012, 20:27

I doubt if Canada govt will send their team.

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Maximas

2nd May 2012, 20:39

KARACHI:

Snubbed PCB calls Canada, Afghanistan for tri-nation

If you can’t get the big fish, go for what’s available – a policy which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now adopted.

Following the postponement of the Bangladesh tour, the PCB has shifted its focus on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Associate Members as it plans to host a tri-series featuring Afghanistan and Canada.

The board’s determination in reviving international cricket has led to the plan of staging a multi-nation event. PCB Governing Board member Amir Nawab, also the board’s coordinator on Afghanistan cricket, is playing a crucial role in organising the event.

“We have received a positive response from both teams,” Nawab told The Express Tribune. “Canada has shown interest in sending their senior team and will shortly send a letter to the PCB in this regard.”

Afghanistan, on various occasions, has also expressed its willingness to tour the country following their series of matches against Pakistan ‘A’. Meanwhile, Nawab said the schedule of the tournament was not decided due to a packed schedule of the national team.

“The plan is in its initial stages but we’re looking to host the teams as soon as possible. Our team has a busy schedule and we’ll see when we can host the event.”

http://tribune.com.pk/story/373127/snubbed-pcb-calls-canada-afghanistan-for-tri-nation/

I'm sensing just another Nawabi media troll of a unconfirmed tourny in Pakistan, cant they just shut their mouth before press?! At least PCB should have lessons from last BCB invitation incident, where both party talked too much in front of mic without confirming anything!

pakistani1982

2nd May 2012, 20:44

..btw arent we touring sri lanka? then playing home series in srilanka against Australia..

RehanG

2nd May 2012, 20:50

I doubt if Canada govt will send their team.

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if their gov. know's they have a cricket team..

PakPrince

2nd May 2012, 20:54

I doubt if Canada govt will send their team.

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the Candian team is full of desis
the Canada govt doesnt give two hoots about them

Square Drive

2nd May 2012, 20:58

Very good idea. Hope they finish play without any unwanted incident. Why not seek for Ireland and/or Holland? Undoubtedly they are better side than Canada.

We're not talking about Bangladesh.

Saj

2nd May 2012, 21:21

This is bordering on desparation now.

khalil1986

2nd May 2012, 21:24

This is bordering on desparation now.

Unfortunate as it is we are pretty much in a desperate situation. I am just happy Zaka and Co are trying something positive.

kingusama92

2nd May 2012, 21:37

I still think an ICC World XI as proposed by Dean Jones (a year bacK) is a better idea.

Canistani Hero

2nd May 2012, 22:08

..I got lost when Bangladesh was categorized amongst the big fish :)))

in_cutter

2nd May 2012, 22:10

Lol, Canada & Afghanistan?? How desperate!

w8in_4_0402

2nd May 2012, 22:24

PCB just want to show that its a safe place for cricket. it is needed they believe so why not have let our A team players play against these countries??

Legend Killer

2nd May 2012, 22:33

Lol, Canada & Afghanistan?? How desperate!

Its a start and also it will give us a great opportunity to test out our younger players. However i don't think this tour will happen cause our schedule is already packed

IgnitedMind

2nd May 2012, 22:39

Okay Honestly, I personally think PCB should put all their efforts in PPL for now. Pakistan is a great cricketing nation...if not today...2marrow when country is doing well..and is more safe....players will come. It is good that they are trying, but no need for this desperation. PCB should understand that at this point of Time...pakistan is not safe...once things settle down and country is more peacefull..they can definately make a solid case for themselves showing the records on how country is doing and how much more safe as it become. Bringing in Bangalis with a selfish deal or bringing in associate nations who are desperate for any cricket is not going to help.....for now concentrate on PPL, its revenue/bussiness model and talk to players like Jayasurya's and co who are willing to come

Lachrymose

2nd May 2012, 23:28

Well, might as well go for something rather than being satisfied with nothing.

madaboutcricket

2nd May 2012, 23:34

I dont know what he wants to achieve by inviting Afgan and Canada. Obviously PCB is not going to make any money through this series, in fact they may lose some money on this series. Its not going to prove anything to countries that have been avoiding to tour pakistan. What if Canada too cancel at the last moment like bangla, that would be utter humiliation. I would not take that chance if I were in Zaka's shoes.

sachin__

3rd May 2012, 01:52

if their gov. know's they have a cricket team..

the Candian team is full of desis
the Canada govt doesnt give two hoots about them

They will care in this case because they are canadian citizens.

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RWAC

3rd May 2012, 02:11

Oh lord. Bangla"the we don't want to play the minnow"desh doesn't seem such a minnow anymore.

:)

LethalSami

3rd May 2012, 02:15

so its safe for Canada and Afghanistan and NOT other Pussycats?

:)):))

LOLz @ this World :facepalm:

pakistanigoneaussie

3rd May 2012, 03:10

just invite Afghanistan, they aren't pushovers and they have already been here to play Pakistan A, plus there captain says they are desperate for more opportunists.

MVP26

3rd May 2012, 03:25

Canada and Afghanistan really? :facepalm:

hasanmehmoodkhan

3rd May 2012, 03:44

good initiative by the PCB

Eagle_Eye

3rd May 2012, 08:19

This is just utter stupidity if its true.

Itachi

3rd May 2012, 08:58

so its safe for Canada and Afghanistan and NOT other Pussycats?

:)):))

LOLz @ this World :facepalm:

you ran the wheel too early. Respective boards still yet to decide. :facepalm:

Express Pace

3rd May 2012, 09:06

Good to see the PCB are trying their best, but even if they did tour, it still would not persuade the main teams to tour Pakistan.

3rd May 2012, 09:22

I don't think its stupid or desperate, its these little teams and little matches that'll eventually lead to big teams and bigger matches happening in our country. We have to start somewhere, and in all honesty, it'll just take one close game, nail biting finish between Pakistan and Afganistan (a fine possibility) to revive the national cricket scenes at home and bring international attention.

style_guru

3rd May 2012, 09:25

Well, It would've been better off to keep such developments under the cover, until fully confirmed.

Zamee

3rd May 2012, 09:34

Desperation at its best. Who would want to see minnows playing against a test team.
What is he trying to achieve by inviting Canada and Afghanistan?? As if forgien teams are going to visit after this tour. They wont!!!
This tour can only create negetivity if something bad happens. Pakistan is not safe Atm, not untill this incompetant government is in power and Usa is in Afghanistan.
Idiotic move TBH.

siccric

3rd May 2012, 09:38

While I admire the efforts of PCB and in particular Zaka Ashraf to get cricket back to Pakistan, I honestly don't think the big fish are going to come to Pakistan just because lesser teams like Canada and Afghanistan come here.

They are not high profile teams, and thus, are quite unlikely to even be a potential target for a big terrorist attack. I guess the PCB and Pak govt can prove that they can provide the promised level of security in the case of such an attack.

The Pakistani public also deserves some kind of cricket, so I guess in that sense, such a tri-nation series is better than nothing.

Riff

3rd May 2012, 10:59

Definitely not going to waste my time watching this.

Maximas

3rd May 2012, 11:19

the Candian team is full of desis
the Canada govt doesnt give two hoots about them

Nearly cent percent players of these teams are unprofessional, and theirs' families will have more concerns than other team’s professionals to go visit a terrorized country. Especially for Canada, this tour will be worthless and more risking supportive relations by bigger test cricket boards, so called big fishes and FICA as well.

And I'm very much sure Canada govt care most for their citizens (desis/non-desis) safety, at least more than BCB for sure. So it’s obvious to assume that this dream tourney aint happening, it’s just governing cricket board of Pakistan wants to show off making some cheap headlines with their desperation propaganda.

I just don’t wish anymore bombing in Pakistan happens all because of these unrealistic agendas, grabbing more terrorist attentions.

spaceshot

3rd May 2012, 12:07

so its safe for Canada and Afghanistan and NOT other Pussycats?

LOLz @ this World

Dont know who is more desperate.. pcb to invite players
or you to put in a reply w.o giving a thought to facts. LOLz ulta hi padh gaya :)

@ Topic
Canada wont come. They belong to the mindset which keeps the threatening environment out of their world. So a chance of them coming wont be possible, no level of minnow meter will get them to agree on that.

Typical Stroke

3rd May 2012, 13:17

i think Afghanistan is a better team compare with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

LegCutter

3rd May 2012, 13:28

I think that I wont be seeing cricket in Pakistan in my life time with the way even Bangladesh has refused to tour us.

khanz141

3rd May 2012, 16:44

Nothing wrong with it, maybe Whatmore can have a look at the juniors in a game against these teams. All the young guns can make the team

Diplomat

3rd May 2012, 20:01

Tough competition.Looking forward.
Afganisgtan ,canada and pakistan, all are class teams.
Although it appears that Afghanistan has edge over others, but then again,
pakistan and canada can destroy any team on their day.
I wish India could play such series .We always get to play England,Australia etc.

sada90

3rd May 2012, 20:07

Legend Killer

3rd May 2012, 20:10

12cavalry

3rd May 2012, 20:10

Saj can please you verify this news

Tough competition.Looking forward.
Afganisgtan ,canada and pakistan, all are class teams.
Although it appears that Afghanistan has edge over others, but then again,
pakistan and canada can destroy any team on their day.
I wish India could play such series .We always get to play England,Australia etc.

ji aya nu troll :jf

WakaWaka

3rd May 2012, 20:27

How desperate can things get?

Indiafan

3rd May 2012, 20:36

Very good idea. Hope they finish play without any unwanted incident. Why not seek for Ireland and/or Holland? Undoubtedly they are better side than Canada.

How does this suddenly become a good idea? Werent you protesting when Bangladeshi players were supposed to go? Why have double standards?

On topic, for those thinking this is not a good idea, what else can PCB do to improve the situation?

madaboutcricket

3rd May 2012, 20:42

How does this suddenly become a good idea? Werent you protesting when Bangladeshi players were supposed to go? Why have double standards?

On topic, for those thinking this is not a good idea, what else can PCB do to improve the situation?

they need to wait for another year or so for situation to get better. If they dont have any hope of situation to get better in the near future, then they are right in whatever they are trying right now.

Zamee

4th May 2012, 05:23

Looney

4th May 2012, 05:54

Bad karma for Pakistani fans making fun of BCB asking Ireland to play them

sachin__

4th May 2012, 06:33

Bad karma for Pakistani fans making fun of BCB asking Ireland to play them

:))

Excellent point !!!

Diplomat

4th May 2012, 06:52

Bad karma for Pakistani fans making fun of BCB asking Ireland to play them
Right.
some pper over reacted by bashing bangla fans,calling their team minnows etc.
Bcb are good people.
Just coz of one mismanagement case,one should not critisize it.

crick786

4th May 2012, 06:53

PCB won't really prove any point by playing these nations, no other nation will see Pakistan any more safer after the series ( if goes forward) .
The bottom line is the nation has to get its act together before anyone cricketing or non cricketing would visit Pakistan worry free .

Legend Killer

4th May 2012, 15:21

Right.
some pper over reacted by bashing bangla fans,calling their team minnows etc.
Bcb are good people.
Just coz of one mismanagement case,one should not critisize it.

The BD team is a minow expect when playing against India and thats a fact.

munafpatel810

4th May 2012, 17:30

I dont think Canada will allow its team to visit for security reasons. Afghanistan cannot possible say the same reason

ads101

4th May 2012, 17:40

There aint that much difference of bangladesh playing compared to afghanistan and Canada. Sure Bangladesh are a lot strong stronger than afghanistan and Canada. But they're still all minnows. It'd be unusual if Pak lost a single game playing any of these guys. The main thing isn't the fact it's going to be competitive (one of the main reasons teams don't want to play bangladesh as they don't think it'll be competitive and there's little to gain from it to improve the strength of their own team or display the true strength of their own team).

Better than playing Bangladesh is organise with these two teams but make sure it's a lengthy tournament. This will show to others that Pakistan were able to host a team/teams in a proper length ODI/T20 tournament. Thus trying to promote the idea that it is safe to play cricket in pakistan. If it's just 1 ODI (like it was with Bangladesh) and leave, makes you question why Bangladesh only came for 1 ODI? Sounds as if they want to make their time as short as possible in Pakistan thus reducing the chance of there being an attack on their team. No one would have really cared about a 1 ODI match at all.

Diplomat

4th May 2012, 18:03

The BD team is a minow expect when playing against India and thats a fact.

Say:BD is not so strong team
You do realize that there are many Bangladeshis on PP,dont you?
I was only saying that dont deliberately insult bangladesh team.When you do so,you insult bangladesh ppers too.
It doesn't look good when you say bang is minnow,and then BD fans starts posting and defending their team..
They are our brothers,brother!

dadvoc

4th May 2012, 18:07

PCB has gone bonkers - once more.
The cricket fans would still be hungry if PCB keeps on fishing for minnows.
At least show some respect for your own team. We've already bring shame to ourself by incessantly pleading Bangladesh for a series, and what we ended up with?

LegCutter

4th May 2012, 20:26

Say:BD is not so strong team
You do realize that there are many Bangladeshis on PP,dont you?
I was only saying that dont deliberately insult bangladesh team.When you do so,you insult bangladesh ppers too.
It doesn't look good when you say bang is minnow,and then BD fans starts posting and defending their team..
They are our brothers,brother!

Where was the brotherhood when they whined at the end of the final and accused our strike bowler of being a cheat :kami

zubair007

4th May 2012, 21:58

They should get some makeup artists and get some locals to look like foreigners with blonde hair, parade them around, get them a lot of media coverage, dub their answers in English and send the videos to all other test playing nations to show it is safe to send their teams to play cricket.

rhussain33

4th May 2012, 22:14

If thats all they can manage then why not...

However they should not play a full strength 'Senior' side with Misbah trying to rake in as many match fees as he can...

Should be a mix of youngsters and players which the fans want to see :afridi

01. Imran Nazir
02. Nasir Jamshed
03. Umar Akmal
04. Harris Sohail
05. Shoaib Malik *
06. Hammad Azzam
07. Gohar Ali +
08. Shahid Khan Afridi
09. Wahab Riaz
10. Mohammed Talha
11. Raza Hassan

Maximas

12th May 2012, 20:02

*its probably a fake media troll or PCB-CC reaility

STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL PAKISTAN TOUR (http://gocricketgocanada.com/news/article/statement-potential-pakistan-tour)

NO FORMAL COMMUNICATION FROM PCB

Cricket Canada believes strongly in fostering solid relationships with all full member boards of the ICC. With that in mind I can confirm that I have reached out to my counterpart at the PCB with respect to strengthing cricket ties between Pakistan and Canada. We have requested details with respect to a potential tour to Pakistan but have had no formal discussions with the PCB regarding it as of yet.
Doug Hannum
CEO Cricket Canada

source (http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=3026)