PCB chief calls for report

Chris DHAMBARAGE

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ejaz Butt has decided to seek a report on the batting friendly track prepared for the first Test against Sri Lanka that ended in a high scoring draw at the National Stadium in Karachi yesterday.

This match that also marked the return of Test cricket to Pakistan since December 2007 has witnessed more than 1,500 runs being scored for the loss of just 18 wickets. Butt said that he is disappointed with the situation and is hoping to meet the relevant authorities and ask for a report on the preparation of the pitch.

He also said that the Pakistan Cricket Board would try and ensure that lively and sporting tracks are prepared in the future for all international and domestic matches. Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam and captain Younis Khan too have criticised the pitch and made it clear they had nothing to do with its preparation.

Younis called on authorities to ensure lively and result oriented tracks for Tests so that more people will come to the ground and watch test matches. The second Test between the two countries will be played from March 1 to 5 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. KARACHI, Wednesday