LONDON, 18 August 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Tipu Usman met England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould to discuss strengthening cricket cooperation and sporting ties between Pakistan and England. According to the Pakistan High Commission, the meeting covered matters of mutual interest, including cooperation and engagement in cricket between the two countries.The two sides also discussed arrangements for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their longstanding cricketing ties.The meeting highlighted the importance of the long-standing sporting relationship between Pakistan and England, particularly in the field of cricket, and the role of cricket in further promoting people-to-people and institutional ties between the two countries.