The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently received a huge blow as their much-awaited international season ground to dust. New Zealand abandoned their tour of Pakistan without even playing a game, citing security reasons. England then called off their short tour which consisted of two T20Is.
According to Khawaja, Pakistan has demonstrated it is a safe country to play in by successfully staging tournaments like the PSL. The 34-year-old sees no reason why countries should not start touring Pakistan in a proper manner.
Australia are scheduled to tour Pakistan in 2022, but PCB chairman Ramiz Raja believes they could follow England and New Zealand in pulling out.
I’ve heard nothing but reports about people feeling safe: Usman Khawaja
Khawaja, who played for Islamabad United in the PSL this year, said the players felt comfortable and secure during the Pakistan leg of the tournament. The 34-year-old said security measures in the country have improved by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Khawaja was born in Islamabad but migrated to Australia at the age of five. He made his debut in the 2010-11 Ashes and became the first player of Pakistan origin to don the Baggy Green.
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