Pakistan coach Misbah fine with matches behind closed doors

Misbah said he would love to see cricket resume at the international level and has no problems in playing in empty stadiums.

“It is not an ideal situation for anyone. Obviously, the health and well being of everyone should be our top priority. But if matches can be held even in empty stadiums with the right safety barriers, I would have no problems,” he said.

The former captain said the players have had nothing much to do except stay indoors since the calling off of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in March. “Everyone is confined. If live cricket action can be made possible to those sitting at home, it would do them a lot of good,” added Misbah.

“It becomes depressing when you have nothing to do and hear mostly about COVID-19 news all the time. In this situation, if sports can be resumed and if cricket can be started at least, it will allow people to watch something at home.”