Chris Jordan Claims England Players Feel Safe In Pakistan And Insists Historic Tour Is Essential In Restoring Normality To The Cricket-mad Country
Published - 15 Sep 2022, 01:41 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:13 AM
Chris Jordan thinks that Pakistan’s historic trip by England will be crucial to bringing the cricket-crazy nation back to normal.
The return for three Test matches in December is preceded by a seven-match Twenty20 series this month.
Chris Jordan Positive About England’s Visit To Pakistan
Jos Buttler’s team is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Thursday, and Jordan said: ‘Pakistan is a part of the world cricket fraternity and they should be able to see their favourite players. The guys will have a great time. The wickets should be good and it should make for good cricket.’
Jordan believes that England’s visit to Pakistan will be crucial to bringing the cricket-crazy nation back to normal.
Jordan, 33, will be absent from England’s first official tour there in 17 years, which will come after Australia’s first trip there since 1998 in the spring, due to a fractured middle finger in his right hand.
Only twice had foreign athletes visited the city since 2009, when terrorists ambushed the Sri Lankan squad as they were travelling by bus to the Gaddafi Stadium. Jordan also participated in the next two PSL seasons.
Always Pleasantly Surprised By The Reception Received At Pakistan: Chris Jordan
The resumption of three Test matches in December is preceded by a seven-match Twenty20 series this month.
The England team, led by Jos Buttler, will arrive in Karachi on Thursday in preparation for the Test series.
‘I really enjoyed my time in Pakistan,’ he told Sportsmail.
‘The people are amazing. We were well looked after from the security point of view and we were made to feel safe. You’re always pleasantly surprised by the reception you receive there. You can see how much cricket means to the country.’
Jordan is one of England’s 15-man World Cup team travelling to Australia in the coming month despite his injuries.
‘I’ve been able to do all the physical training,’ he said. ‘After that it’s just a matter of building up my bowling and trying to be ready.’
