The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is responsible for all major cricket including Test cricket played in Pakistan. It controls and organizes all tours and matches undertaken by the Pakistan national cricket team. Following the establishment of Pakistan as an independent state in 1947, major cricket commenced the same year as the local infrastructure had already been established when the country was part of India. Even so, it was not until 1 May 1949 that the PCB was formally instituted and matches were effectively arranged ad hoc until then. At first, the PCB was called the Board of Cricket Control for Pakistan (BCCP). Pakistan was admitted to the International Cricket Council in July 1953 and has always been a full member, playing Test cricket. The team's first test series was in India during October to December 1952. The PCB was re-organized in the 1970s, and is headed by former cricketers, professional administrators and trustees, who are often respected businessmen. The Board governs a network of teams sponsored by corporations and banks, city associations and clubs.
