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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and the six franchise owners had a virtual meeting on Friday after which it was decided to approach the Emirates cricket Board as a possible host for the remainder of PSL.

The six franchises had a ‘360-degree discussion, which also considered feedback from the National Command and Operation Centre.

The PCB said that UAE had emerged as a preferred venue for the remaining 20 matches. As Abu Dhabi Cricket has vast practice facilities, including practice nets, two international standard ovals, plus a number of other sports fields besides, on the same site as the main stadium.

“(Since) the Pakistan men’s national team has to depart for the United Kingdom on June 23, the PCB will use this time to work with the ECB to check if the event can be successfully delivered (in the UAE) within the available time.”

“The PCB will work on a revised tournament schedule, while it will liaise with the ECB in relation to finalising playing and training facilities, hotel bookings, ground transportation and visitors’ visas. PCB will carry out a detailed financial and risk assessment as well as cost analysis before reporting back to the franchises, who will then review before a decision on the event venue is confirmed,” the PCB said.