Cricket News: Middlesex, a County club, is probably going to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2024, which is a significant event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is interested in inviting foreign teams to the local event, and they have already held a meeting to discuss this, according to Middlesex CEO Andrew Cornish.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), according to reports, is aware of the negotiations and has “no misgivings” about allowing the team to play in the PSL in 2024. Notably, the county team’s season starts in April while the PSL often ends by March, thus their schedules do not conflict.
As a result, Cornish expressed optimism and disclosed that they have had so far pleasant conversations with PCB and anticipate that additional information will surface in the coming days.
“We have talked with the PCB, who are keen on bringing domestic teams from abroad into the PSL. These discussions have been very productive, and we anticipate that they will continue in the upcoming weeks,” Cornish told The Cricketer.
Pakistan is likely to be the destination of Middlesex’s preseason training trip.
Due to the significant financial benefits of including a foreign team, the Pakistan Cricket Board is also willing to forgo the entry fees for the county team. As a demonstration of commitment” to the PCB, it is also said that the Middlesex squad will probably travel to Pakistan in 2023 for pre-season training.
The article also stated that Middlesex’s women’s squad, junior sides, and the disabled team would all have the opportunity to play in the possible cooperation between the Najam Sethi-led board and Middlesex.
Notably, the team’s top fast bowler from Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, competed for them in the County Championship the previous year. He has called the possibility a ‘dream.’ “I know they are a terrific county from my time in England, and to play at the Home of Cricket [Lord’s] really will be a dream come true,” the speaker said.
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