Pakistan and Afghanistan are most likely to play three T20Is in Sharjah right after Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 which is scheduled to conclude on March 19 in Lahore.
In a bid to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) after Australia canceled their series against them citing violation of women's rights in their country.
In a press conference in Lahore on Monday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s current chief Najam Sethi said they weren't interested to accept ACB's invitation to play three ODIs, however, three T20Is could be an option subject to the Pakistani government's clearance.
"I met with ACB officials and we discuss the possibility of three ODIs. My point of view was that ODIs wouldn't benefit any of the two countries. We came to the conclusion that subject to the government’s approval, Pakistan and Afghanistan will play three T20I matches in Sharjah, just after the conclusion of PSL 8 and before the arrival of New Zealand." he shared.
The profit of the series will be shared equally between PCB and ACB.
Chief selector appointment
Sethi, on Monday, appointed former Test cricketer Haroon Rasheed as the national men's team chief selector.
Haroon, who was a member of Shahid Afridi-led interim selection committee which was appointed only for home New Zealand ODI series, has been appointed permanent chief selector.
"Following speculations, I finally confirm the appointment of Haroon Rasheed as the new chief selector," announced Sethi during a press conference.
"We don't want to create any further misunderstandings due to a lot of speculation. Hence, I confirm this appointment. Haroon will get time to make his team and work for the betterment of Pakistan," he added.
