PCB confident in securing UK broadcaster for England Test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic about securing a broadcaster for the upcoming three-Test series against England in the UK, as reported by a local news channel.

Concerns had arisen about a potential TV blackout after reports suggested that no broadcasters had yet shown interest in airing the series in the UK. 

Traditionally, Sky Sports has been the go-to channel for broadcasting England's overseas Test matches for nearly 30 years, including the Pakistan vs England series in 2022. However, this time, Sky Sports has reportedly informed the PCB that they will not be bidding to broadcast the series.

Despite this setback, PCB sources have assured that efforts are ongoing to find new broadcasters. With more than seven weeks remaining before the series begins, the board remains hopeful that a solution will be found, ensuring that cricket fans in the UK will not miss out on the action.

“Broadcasters not coming forward does not mean that discussions with broadcasters are not ongoing. 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 told.

Pakistan is already in the middle of a busy cricket schedule, starting with a two-Test series against Bangladesh at home. The series against England is set to begin in October. Following that, Pakistan faces a challenging period in November and December, where they will tour Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The team will play white-ball cricket against Australia and Zimbabwe, and face South Africa in all three formats.