A one-year ban on any bowler is a big setback and he would be disappointed. But he has been a vital player for us and we will continue to support him and talk to him...

We have proposed Karachi as a Test and a one-day venue.

It is state-level security. Their visit is basically to coordinate with our security officials. The venues are acceptable to them.

They wanted to make an inspection visit and we saw no problem with that but we are keen to have the itinerary officially released by next week.

The President complimented both the teams for playing excellent cricket. He also appreciated both the teams for playing cricket in its true spirit and displaying themselves as true ambassadors of their respective countries.

It’s now up to him to decide whether to accept our offer or decline it. But our information is that he’ll get back to us after first speaking and getting clearance from the United Board...

Rana has consulted specialists and had an MRI scan and he has no tear or wear in his shoulder. He is available for selection for the final test.

After the England tour we believe that visiting teams should no longer have apprehensions about playing in Karachi or any other venue.

The availability of free tickets for some of the enclosures brought in the crowds for the tests against England which is good for the game in Pakistan. We are going to do the same against...

PCB would like to clarify that its management, captain and coach had unanimously agreed to commission ‘hard bouncy pitches’ for the India series.

They are welcome to send their delegation but we have prepared a security plan for the Indian team which is already much more effective than what they are asking for.

We will meet to see what can be done about the appeal.

We have written to the match referee asking him to find out if Chappell has made the comments attributed to him.