Pakistan limited over captain Shahid Afridi said that he is hoping that the relation between Pakistan and England normalize soon. Pakistan Cricket Board and England Cricket Board are in conflict now a day after the statement of Ijaz Butt. ECB demanded apology from Butt for his statement. Afridi hope that during the tour the issue will be resolved.

Shahid Afridi showed some concerns about the availability of neutral venue. There is no cricket in Pakistan since after the attacks on Sri Lanka team. Pakistan is conducting home series on neutral grounds. England is one of the hosts who provide grounds to Pakistan for home series. Pakistan has long controversial series in England.

Third test match was alleged fixed by England media. Three Pakistani were suspended after the spot fixing scandal. It didn’t end there and the Yasir Hameed scandal added to this. Third test match was also alleged for fixing. ICC launched investigations again that match without informing PCB. Ijaz Butt showed reaction on the investigation and said that England players take money according to bookies. ECB reacted against the statement and demanded apology from Ijaz Butt. All the controversies are harmful for Pakistan. Pakistani captain said that it is essential for Pakistan to make good relations with Pakistan.