PCB Requests Postponement of Pakistan's T20I Tour to Netherlands

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:21:45 GMT

The anticipated Pakistan tour of the Netherlands in the upcoming year has been temporarily postponed due to scheduling challenges, according to reports from Cricbuzz. Originally slated for May, the tour has been put on hold as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requested the delay, citing a congested national team calendar.

In response to the PCB’s request, the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) is collaborating with the PCB to identify a suitable timeframe for rescheduling the series. Initially planned to follow the CWC Super League series in Rotterdam in May 2022, the tour was strategically positioned just ahead of Pakistan’s scheduled visits to Ireland and England. However, with a home series against New Zealand in April and other engagements, the limited available window led to the postponement of the Netherlands tour.

Netherlands Tour Off: Pakistan’s Planned Visit to the Netherlands Called Off

The scheduled tour of the Netherlands by the Pakistan cricket team has been called off, leaving disappointment in its wake. Roland Lefebvre, KNCB High Performance Manager, expressed understanding of the situation, stating optimism for finding a new window to reschedule the series, whether at home or away, in an interview with Cricbuzz.

Post their participation in the ICC World Cup 2023, both teams are reflecting on their performances. Pakistan faced setbacks, failing to reach the semi-finals with five losses in nine league games, concluding fifth on the table. The Dutch team finished ninth, securing two wins and facing seven losses.

In their World Cup encounter, Pakistan commenced their campaign against the Netherlands in Hyderabad. They set a formidable total of 286 while batting first and subsequently bowled out the Dutch for 205 in 41 overs. The Netherlands managed notable victories over Bangladesh and South Africa in the tournament, with their win against the Proteas standing out as one of the surprises.

Looking ahead, Pakistan’s cricket journey will take them to Australia for a three-match Test series scheduled from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024. The Test matches are set to be held in Perth (Dec 14-18), MCG (Dec 26-30), and SCG (Jan 3-7).