Usman Khawaja reveals why no country would abandon a tour of India like New Zealand & England did to Pakistan

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared his views after New Zealand and England just lately pulled out of their  respective excursions to Pakistan. New Zealand deserted their white-ball tour moments earlier than the primary ODI, citing safety causes. Quickly, England adopted what the Blackcaps did and referred to as off their limited-overs tour as effectively.

Many former cricketers of Pakistan confirmed disappointment and anger in direction of New Zealand and England for cancelling their excursions, stating that their nation is totally secure for worldwide matches.

Khawaja, who performed for Islamabad United within the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) this 12 months, asserted the gamers felt snug and safe throughout the T20 event. He talked about the safety preparations in Pakistan have improved lately.

“There’s numerous safety. Heavy, heavy safety. I’ve heard nothing however reviews about folks feeling secure. Even speaking to the fellows throughout the PSL about what it’s like … they might say the identical factor to me ‘like 10 years in the past, perhaps not, however now 100 per cent’,” stated Khawaja as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.

Khawaja additionally reckoned that it’s straightforward for groups to refuse to tour international locations like Pakistan and Bangladesh, however the response could be fully completely different if it was the case with India resulting from financial good points at stake. The 34-year-old felt cash performs a significant position, and that’s one of many prime causes no person would dare to cancel the India tour.

“I really feel it’s very straightforward for gamers and organisations to say no to Pakistan as a result of it’s Pakistan. I feel the identical factor would apply, too, if it had been Bangladesh. However no person would say no to India in the event that they’re in the identical state of affairs. Cash talks, everyone knows that, and that’s in all probability an enormous a part of it. They hold proving time and time once more by means of their tournaments that they’re a secure place to play cricket. I feel there’s no motive why we shouldn’t return,” added Khawaja.