ICC backs return of international matches in Pakistan


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 14 Sep 2017

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to back Pakistan's efforts to resume international cricket in their own country and said it would provide financial assistance for security needs.

Pakistan is currently hosting a World XI cricket team for three T20 games in the eastern city of Lahore, a series that is being touted as a watershed moment for those bidding to restore international cricket in the country.

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