Split series against Bangladesh can have negative repercussions: Latif

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has claimed that hosting Bangladesh in three separate legs can outdo the gains made in resumption of international cricket in Pakistan.

While speaking in Youtube video, the former wicketkeeper-batsman said that accepting a split tour can have a negative impact in future.

“Congratulations to PCB for convincing Bangladesh to tour. However, the efforts they have made for the past two or three years in the resumption of international cricket may take a hit due to the split series,” said Latif. “In my opinion, the impact of World XI, West Indies and others team touring Pakistan has been broken. It can have negative repercussions in long term.”

“Touring in one-go has a different impact worldwide. Bangladesh has accepted Pakistan’s demand but they kept their ego intact,” he added.

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The 51-year-old also expressed his concern regarding what the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had to let go as part of convincing Bangladesh to tour the country.

“If we have achieved something out of this, then it is important to know whether we have made any sacrifice for it. I just have a concern regarding Asia cup. Have we given the hosting rights to Bangladesh in return for them touring?” he asked. “It might be a possibility that Bangladesh might be a neutral venue for Asia cup. These things are yet to be revealed. If Asia cup doesn’t happen in Pakistan, then it means a deal has been struck.”