'It all depends on whether the chairman is interested in making a plan to ensure that international (cricket) teams return to Pakistan. So far he hasn't shown any will to do it.'

Such is the structure of the PCB that it all boils down to one man calling all the shots - the chairman. The PCB might have other senior officials or a so-called governing board but the chairman continues to enjoy sweeping powers.

The daily added that Pakistan could have set the ball rolling by making arrangements for a home series against a World XI' soon after the conclusion of the Champions Trophy this October because that that is the only window available to Pakistan, who have a hectic international schedule starting this November. But the idea was shelved mainly because of the expenses involved.