In a major decision by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Pakistan World Cup team, it has decided not to allow the players to bring their families along on the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup-2019 in England and Wales that starts on May 30.
In a report on Dawn, the decision has been taken keeping in mind the pressure of the tournament, the board said while adding that the focus of the payers should be on their game during the World Cup.
The board, has mentioned that players’ families can travel to England on their own expense.
Additionally, the board clarified that the players could keep their families along with them during the series against England prior to the World Cup, a private news channel reported.
The cricket team will travel to England on April 23 to participate in the two and a half month long tour including the series against England and the World Cup.
On Thursday, Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq announced Pakistan’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad which left out experienced fast bowler Mohammad Amir.