The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to find a broadcaster for England’s upcoming tour to the country. England are scheduled to tour Pakistan in October for a Test series. As per Cricket Pakistan, no broadcaster has shown interest yet in airing the series in the United Kingdom (UK).
Pakistan struggle to find broadcasters
Despite the setback, the PCB is confident of finding someone within the next seven weeks, the report stated. It added that the PCB was ‘hopeful’ that the audience in England can watch the series. While SkySports has been the regular broadcaster for England’s matches, the channel is yet to show interest.
“Discussions are underway to telecast the series in England. There are still seven weeks left before the first Test against England starts, we are hopeful that people in England will get to watch the series,” PCB sources said.
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