We can survive without playing India: PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan said on Tuesday that whilst Pakistan would live to tell the tale if India refuses to play a scheduled series inside the UAE, the cricketing body might be compelled to reduce their finances through over 50%.

Addressing newshounds outdoor Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after a board of governors meeting, he said Pakistan might live to tell the tale with out playing in opposition to India but the PCB could need to take drastic measures through down-sizing.

“we are able to live to tell the tale with out them. We won’t get the bonus but we will be high-quality,” he said in reaction to a question about the outcomes if India’s excursion is cancelled.

Shahryar stated that during this regard two monetary budgets have been designed in view of both possibilities.

“in the intervening time, the financial finances has been designed however we ought to paintings on  budgets; if India visits, and if India refuses to play the collection in the UAE,” stated Shahryar.

“The entire finances relies by way of extra than 50% on the India collection. If the series does now not occur, it's going to motive troubles for PCB.”

Shahryar in addition clarified that the Pakistan super League (PSL) will not be suffering from the loss in price range.

“We completely support PSL. Consistent with our estimation, PSL will move into loss however it'll now not be extensively large,” stated Shahryar.

“If we attain a destroy even this 12 months, then it will likely be a achievement for us. However we are able to make sure that PSL is a hit as an event.” meanwhile, Shahryar reiterated the claim he made in advance that Pakistan will not go to India to play the collection.

“there's no protection problem within the UAE. India ought to go to the UAE as in line with the Memorandum of expertise,” he stated.

“The high minister has all the records approximately what is taking place and we are waiting for India’s respond. It's far now or in no way for India to determine if they are going to go to the UAE to play us. We supported the huge three as a mutual consensus. If they (India) aren't abiding by their promise to play a domestic collection towards Pakistan then we aren't certain to keep our promises.”

whilst requested if Pakistan might visit India to play the world Twenty20 subsequent 12 months, Shahryar said it changed into untimely to comment on the subject. However, he brought that PCB would present all options to the prime minister and he might decide if the Pakistan crew must visit India for the match.