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The Board
of Control for Cricket in India is likely to get the go ahead from the
government to send a team to Pakistan next month, The Asian Age
reported on Friday.
Highly placed sources close to the BCCI say that chances for the tour are
brighter than had been considered earlier. The board is likely to be told
of the government's decision in a week's time.
Although the tour was announced earlier this year, red tape has held up
confirmation, with the Indian government apparently unwilling to allow its
national team to tour in light of conflict over the disputed territory of
Kashmir.
The Indian team is scheduled to play three Tests and as many one-dayers in
Pakistan in December and January. India last toured Pakistan for a
four-Test series in 1989/90 under Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it stands to lose around Rs 15 million
rupees ($300,000 US dollars) in television rights and sponsorship if the
Indians don't fulfill their commitment.
India's winter tour of Pakistan is also significant on their part as it
will have a direct bearing on two other commitments in the year 2001 in
Pakistan. The PCB is due to host the Asia Cup tournament late April 2001,
while they will also organise the second Asian Test Championship in
September and October.
The PCB seems to be determined to host both the events with or without of
India's participation. However, BCCI chief AMuthiah is optimistic about
the side's participation.
The news will come as a blow for Test newcomers Bangladesh, who had
offered to stand in for the tour should India be unable to visit. |
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