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Pakistan President in security guarantee pledge By Waheed Khan KARACHI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has assured International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Malcolm Gray over security for visiting teams, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman said on Friday. Gray, along with ICC vice-president Ehsan Mani and PCB chairman Lt. Gen Tauqir Zia, met Musharraf in Islamabad on Thursday night. "President Musharraf has assured the ICC President that he was willing to give security guarantees to any team visiting Pakistan," PCB spokesman Samiul Hasan told Reuters. The PCB says it has lost millions of dollars in revenue because of international teams refusing to tour Pakistan, with series either being cancelled or relocated to neutral venues. Hasan said Musharraf also discussed India's scheduled tour of Pakistan next year. India are due to play three tests and three one-day internationals in April and May. "The President said he wanted the Indian team to visit Pakistan and entertain the public here," Hasan said. The Indian government has not allowed its team to play Pakistan since April 2000 claiming the Pakistan government promotes cross-border terrorism in disputed Kashmir, a charge denied by the Pakistan government. Gray told President Musharraf that he was impressed with the security detailed for him, part of a PCB statement said. It added: "Gray told Musharraf he believes the perceptions of people (outside Pakistan) are wrong about this beautiful country and the ICC will continue to play its role in convincing member countries to resume tours to Pakistan." |
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