Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board announced Tuesday that it will not hold training camp of the national men’s team prior to their departure for England.
“Taking into account the Covid-19 outlook in Pakistan in the coming weeks, the operational and logistical matters as well the observation that keeping players in a safe and secure environment would remain a challenge, the board has decided not to hold training camp of the national men’s team prior to their departure for England,” PCB confirmed on Tuesday.
The PCB is already in discussions with the ECB to bring forward their early July departure date for England so the Pakistan squad can benefit from the additional practice time there.
“More details around the pre-tour Covid-19 testing of the players and player support personnel, assembling them in Lahore and their training and match schedule will be shared in due course.”
The PCB has also asked the players not to practice at cricket grounds during this period and that they must observe and adhere to strict social distancing protocols. “These instructions have been issued as their personal wellbeing and that of their families remains paramount,” PCB said.