SPORT PCB 2 LST

The documents confirmed that PCB estimated an income over
USD seven million in its projected net revenue if matches were
held in Pakistan but estimated over USD 9.8 million in income
if these matches take place in India, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh.
"The PCB has agreed in principle to sell its rights to
ICC/IDI and it anticipates further income to the PCB. This
arrangement is much simpler and viable as would prevent any
further friction between the hosting countries," the document
stated.
"It is also viable for PCB under the present condition.
It would have been extremely difficult for the PCB to fulfill
its obligations of the agreement by hosting the 14 matches in
other three Asian countries," it added.
Sources said the PCB was also hopeful of some more income
as it had agreed to host lesser number of matches in the 2011
World Cup compared to the 1996 edition because they got the
event's secretariat in Lahore, which was also later shifted to
Mumbai.
Sources said that the visit of Butt to India at present
could be linked to the World Cup matters as the ICC is also
due to announce venues and dates for the matches this month.
PTI