Karachi, Nov 28 : PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and the Board’s Director-General Javed Miandad reportedly held high-level meetings with leading Pakistan government functionaries in Karachi in a bid to ensure that the first leg of the home series against India is held smoothly here in January.

The duo called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan and sought his support for the home series that will kick off with India’s arrival here on January 5.

The new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ijaz Butt said that if the security situation in the country doesn’t improve then the team may have to play home games at the neutral venues. 

In his first media briefing, Butt said, “The holding of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan depends on the security condition of the country and if the current situation prevails further we may consider the option to play on alternate venues.” 

He further added that he will attend an ICC meeting next month and address the security issues. 

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