- Important information for Pakistan media wishing to attend online media sessions
- Urdu media release is attached here
Manchester, 2 August 2020: The Pakistan cricket team practiced at Old Trafford on Sunday for the first ICC World Test Championship fixture against England, which will start on Wednesday, 5 August.
The following is the schedule of Pakistan’s training sessions and media conferences for the first Test. The respected members of the Pakistan media are strongly advised to carefully read and follow the guidelines to avoid any last-minute inconveniences.
Monday, 3 August
At 1300 PST (0900 BST)), Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq will hold a virtual media conference for the Pakistan media. Due to limited time and space, the Pakistan media interested in attending the session are requested to confirm their attendance to Emmad Hameed at Emmad.Ahmed@pcb.com.pk, at least, two hours before the start of the session so that he can share the link.
One representative per media outlet will be invited for the session. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
At 1340 PST (0940 BST), Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq will hold a virtual media conference for the England media. Interested England media are requested to confirm their attendance to England men’s national cricket team Head of Communications, Danny Reuben, at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk
The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will train at Old Trafford from 1400 PST (1000 BST). The PCB will provide videos and photos for editorial purposes only. The media is requested to kindly credit the PCB. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
At 1500 PST (1100 BST), England all-rounder Chris Woakes will hold his virtual media conference. Pakistan media interested in attending this session are advised to write to England men’s national cricket team Head of Communication, Danny Reuben, at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk.
Tuesday, 4 August
At 1500 PST (1100 BST), Pakistan captain Azhar Ali will hold his virtual media conference for the Pakistan media. Due to limited time and space, the Pakistan media interested in attending the session are requested to confirm their attendance to Emmad Hameed at Emmad.Ahmed@pcb.com.pk, at least, two hours before the start session so that he can share the link. One representative per media outlet will be invited for the session.
For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
At 1540 PST (1140 BST), Pakistan captain Azhar Ali will hold his virtual media conference for the England media. Interested England media are requested to confirm their attendance to England men’s national cricket team Head of Communications, Danny Reuben, at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk
At 1800 PST (1400 BST), England captain Joe Root will hold his virtual media conference. Pakistan media interested in attending this session are advised to write to England men’s national cricket team Head of Communications, Danny Reuben, at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk.
The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will train at Old Trafford from 1800 PST (1400 BST). The PCB will provide videos and photos for editorial purposes only. The media is requested to credit the PCB. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
Wednesday, 5 August
The toss is scheduled to take place at 1430 PST (1030 BST), with the first ball bowled at 1500 PST (11 BST). After the day’s play, there will be post-day’s play media conferences.
Pakistan and England media interested in attending Pakistan’s online session is advised to confirm their attendance in writing to Emmad Hameed at Emmad.Ahmed@pcb.com.pk, who will confirm the link shortly before the start of the session.
Due to limited time and space, only one representative per media outlet will be invited. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
Pakistan media interested in attending England’s online session is advised to confirm their attendance in writing to Danny Reuben at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk.
Thursday, 6 August until the end of the Test
Play is scheduled to start at 1500 PST (1100 BST). After the end of the day’s play or match, there will be media conferences.
Pakistan and England media interested in attending Pakistan’s online session are advised to confirm their attendance in writing to Emmad Hameed at Emmad.Ahmed@pcb.com.pk, who will confirm the link shortly before the start of the session.
Due to limited time and space, only one representative per media outlet will be invited. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
Pakistan media interested in attending England’s online session is advised to confirm their attendance in writing to Danny Reuben at Danny.Reuben@ecb.co.uk.
Monday, 10 August
The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to Southampton and has not media activities planned. For further information, please contact Pakistan team media manager Raza Kitchlew at +923018440280 or +447459934021
Team’s schedule of activities will be shared after the team has arrived in Southampton, where the second Test will commence from Thursday, 13 August.
