Lahore January 18, 2013: Commenting on a media release issued by
Bangladesh Cricket Board on January 18, 2013, spokesman of Pakistan
Cricket Board said, “In order to put the record straight, it is sated
that PCB received no request from Bangladesh Cricket Board regarding
release of its players for the auction of BPL.
“It should also
be noted that the tour of Bangladesh to Pakistan in April 2008 was an
FTP commitment and in no way a favor to PCB. It is pertinent to mention
here that just before that tour, Zimbabwe and South Africa also visited
Pakistan in the same period.
“As far as the first edition of BPL
(2012) is concerned, the PCB cooperated with the BCB after then
President BCB Mostafa Kamal made long-term commitments and
understandings and requested the PCB to support their league. The
release of the players on part of PCB was intended to make the inaugural
tournament of the BCB a success.
“The PCB values its friendship
with the BCB and has always supported the Bangladesh cricket in many
ways. However it expects the BCB to reciprocate this support. The PCB
respects the people of Bangladesh and wishes well for the development of
cricket in their country.
Source: PCB's Official Website