Speaking to IANS, Wasim reminded that the PCB chairman has started working on developing new stadiums in major cities and expects good facilities for the visitors. "I hope so, that India comes to Pakistan. The whole country is looking forward to receiving all the teams. They will be given a grand welcome, and the cricket will be fantastic. The facilities are excellent, and new stadiums are being built. The Chairman has started the work on new stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad." "I hope that all teams tour because cricket and politics should be separate" - Wasim Akram The 58-year-old feels Pakistan desperately needs this tournament to happen in their nation and that politics should be kept separate. "It will be a great tournament, and Pakistan needs this tournament for the betterment of cricket. And I hope that all teams tour because cricket and politics should be separate. I don't know what the system will be, but overall everything is ready. Pakistan, the whole country is looking forward to receive all the teams and the dignitaries."