rica and large parts of Europe, you might not have ever even heard of the sport, let alone see a match live. However, its popularity is undeniable, with it being estimated that 2.5 billion in the world follow the sport, if not watch it religiously.
ngland’s recent decision to cancel their tour of Pakistan was met with consternation in Asian cricketing circles but also rang alarm bells for lovers of the game around the world. The worry was that rather than coming together with the game’s future in the balance, one of its foremost powers, England, were turning their backs on a country and international side already brought to its knees by a multitude of factors beyond their control.