LONDON - England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman, Ian Watmore apologized for the decision not to play the series in Pakistan. 
The ECB chairman said: “I am sorry that the decision disappointed people in Pakistan, the decision not to visit Pakistan was the decision of the board, players for the decision were not consulted.” Ian Watmore said due to the busy schedule of the season, the decision was made for mental health, the decision made by the board was very difficult. 
He said he would not go into details, the decision was taken on the advice of security and welfare. He said that relations with Pakistan have to be renewed, adding, “We have to focus again on the 2022 tour, thanks to Pakistan as they came to England last year, next year, we will definitely tour Pakistan.” 
On the other hand, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry has said that the apology of the ECB and the announcement of the visit to Pakistan is a great achievement of our position, another conspiracy against Pakistan cricket has failed. He thanked the cricketers, diplomats, international media and all those who have sided with Pakistan on this issue.