Ireland cancels Pakistan tour after Karachi airport attack: Sethi

LAHORE: Ireland has cancelled its expected tour of Pakistan for a cricket series following the attack on the Karachi airport.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi said on Wednesday that an understanding had been reached between Ireland and Pakistan to play a three match ODI series in September.

Sethi added that the PCB was waiting for a security clearance from government prior to the attack on the Karachi airport.

Cricket Ireland confirmed the talks for a tour to Pakistan were in advance stage.

“Cricket Ireland and the PCB were in advanced discussions to play three ODIs in Pakistan in September,” Barry Chambers, Cricket Ireland’s spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo.

“There had been a preliminary agreement to play three games subject to a security review by credible experts, and agreement from the players and staff, which would have been the next stage of the process. With the recent tragic events at Karachi Airport, the series will now be deferred to a later date.”