India might play arch-rivals Pakistan and different groups at a venue outdoors Pakistan through the Asia Cup. This is in accordance with a proposal by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the host of the match. The PCB got here up with the proposal through the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) assembly in Dubai final week.
The assembly was additionally attended by ACC president Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, whereas IPL chairman Arun Dhumal represented India. However, no determination has been taken but concerning the venues of the Games in India. The BCCI had made it clear after the Annual General Body assembly final 12 months that the Indian group wouldn’t journey to Pakistan for the Asia Cup because the central authorities wouldn’t give approval.
If India reaches the ultimate, the sport should be held outdoors Pakistan as nicely
“A proposal has been made by the Pakistan Cricket Board to play India’s games at a neutral venue (outside Pakistan). They haven’t informed the BCCI about which would be the neutral venue. ACC has not taken any decision on this. It will be discussed in the next meeting. There are also logistical and financial implications. At the same time we do not know whether the official broadcasters will agree to the move as they would need another crew in another country,” stated an official who attended the assembly.
Also, it isn’t clear whether or not groups aside from Pakistan could be open to enjoying at some other venue from India.
Once the BCCI determined that the Indian group wouldn’t journey to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, the then PCB chairman, former cricketer Rameez Raja, stated that if that had been the case, Pakistan wouldn’t journey for the upcoming 50-over World Cup. Would have carried out In India later this 12 months.
Before touring to the ACC assembly, present president Najam Sethi took a extra conciliatory tone saying, “It is essential to see how different members (of the ACC) view our stand on the Asia Cup.
What they assume is essential, however ultimately, we should understand how a lot BCCI’s monetary energy dominates world cricket.
The PCB’s proposal is aimed toward discovering a center floor, the place matches not involving India will likely be performed in Pakistan.
India and Pakistan are clubbed collectively for the Asia Cup and may play one another thrice through the match.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
