'We've worked hard to bring England back': PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja.

KARACHI -- The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) - Ramiz Raja claimed that the cricket board put a lot of effort into persuading the English cricket team to visit the nation after they cancelled their planned tour last year.

Ramiz, upon his arrival at the National Stadium Karachi to witness the first T20I of the seven-match series between Pakistan and England, interacted with the media and asserted that the PCB put in a lot of effort to successfully hosting the side after a gap of almost 17 years.

'This is an important series for the preparation of the World Cup. We tried to bring England back when they were frowned upon and withdrew from the tour, we made it possible with great efforts,' stated Ramiz.

The PCB chairman further commented on the national team's performances and revealed that he told Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam to try...