England cricketers arrive in Karachi for first Pakistan tour since 2005 - in pictures
The England cricket team touched down in Karachi on Thursday morning for their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years.
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England cricket team arrives for first Pakistan tour in 17 years
KARACHI: England’s cricket team touched down in Karachi Thursday on their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years — a lengthy absence brought about by security fears following attacks on international teams. An airport official told AFP the England squad — 19 players plus support staff — landed at Karachi airport on a commercial flight.
England cricketers arrive for first Pakistan tour since 2005
cricket squad touched down in Karachi on Thursday on their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years -- a lengthy absence brought about by security fears. England last played in Pakistan in 2005 and were due to visit last year until pulling out at short notice after New Zealand also cancelled a tour citing safety concerns. The move infuriated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), desperate to rehabilitate its security reputation, who called it "disrespectful".
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