Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq is adamant Pakistan's upcoming tour of England amid the coronavirus pandemic is not dependent upon a return visit.
Next month international cricket is set to resume for the first time since the outbreak as England host the West Indies in a three-Test series staged behind closed doors.Pakistan are also meant to play three Tests, as well as three Twenty20s, in a series scheduled to start on August 5, although the England and Wales Cricket Board have still to confirm the dates.
Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt told ESPN Cricinfo on Friday a US$3 million loan to CWI by the ECB in May, was not contingent upon his side touring England but rather a"helping hand" from one of the sport's wealthiest major bodies to one of its poorest. "It is important for us to restart international cricket somewhere, get the players back on the ground. That is the most important thing at the moment."
Meanwhile Misbah said Pakistan's experience of playing 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates without the"energy" provided by fans would stand them in good stead for matches in England where there will be no spectators on health grounds.
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