Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistan remains firm on its stance of engaging India only on equal terms, while also working to secure the hosting rights for the Women’s World Cup.
According to reports, Mohsin Naqvi attended the PCB Inter-School Final at Niaz Stadium in Karachi on Thursday as the chief guest, where he distributed prizes among the players.
Prominent businessman Arif Habib and Pakistan men’s team captain Shan Masood also attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said, “We are standing by our position. We will not take the first step in anything, and any talks with India will be held strictly on equal terms.”
He added that no discussion had taken place with the team captain regarding the men’s World Cup, saying that cricket-related matters remain with the players and team management.
The PCB chairman said, “Very soon, there will be good news regarding grounds not only in Karachi but across the country.” He added that after renovation, the National Stadium in Karachi would be even more beautiful than Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Mohsin Naqvi also announced that upgrade work at the National Stadium would begin immediately after the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Talking about grassroots cricket, he said the purpose of holding inter-school tournaments was to bring new talent to the forefront. “We will organise an event featuring winning teams and continue to identify and promote new talent,” he said.