Speaking at a reception hosted in honour of the British University students' team, Ashraf said the PCB would not give up in its pursuit of reviving international cricket in Pakistan.
"I know we are going through difficult times. I know Pakistan cricket fans are very disappointed at foreign teams not visiting Pakistan. But we are in constant touch with other Boards and we are hopeful the ice will break soon," he said.
Ashraf said the issue of Bangladesh sending its team to play a ODI series in Pakistan was also still alive.
"We have not given up hope on that tour and hopefully when I go for the ICC board meeting something concrete will take place. We will also try to seek the support and convince the member boards of the ICC that it is now safe to play in Pakistan," he said.
Kamal Alam, a Durham University student, who led the team in the two games in Lahore against a Pakistan Under-19 side, said his team would go back to Britain with a positive message that foreign teams should not fear touring Pakistan.
He said the students who played for a charity would urge the MCC President Phillip Hodson to send an official MCC tour to Pakistan.
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Meanwhile, former Test player and coach, Mohsin Khan said that the PCB must use its energies to convince top teams like England, Australia and South Africa to tour Pakistan instead of inviting Bangladesh and other lowly placed University team.
"PCB is trying but we have to move in right direction. Asking Bangladesh or a club or university team will not serve our purpose," Mohsin was quoted as saying by 'Dawn' newspaper.