Irish cricket chiefs in talks to tour Pakistan

Ireland’s quest to cure their chronic lack of games against full-member nations could take them to Pakistan after confirmation talks have re-opened over a possible tour of the strife-torn nation.

Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom has revealed that contact was made with the Pakistan Cricket Board in January about reviving hopes of the tour.

Pakistan has not hosted a full international fixture since the Lahore terrorist attack in March 2009 when the Sri Lanka team bus was ambushed by gun men outside the Gaddafi Stadium. Eight people were killed in the attack while several players and officials were injured.