Pakistan put its face before the ICC while presenting its stand on the issues of Asia Cup, World Cup and Champions Trophy 2025.
Due to the Indian team’s refusal to come to Pakistan to participate in the Asia Cup scheduled for September this year, the affairs of many international events have become confused.
It was suggested to play 5 matches in Pakistan while remaining at a neutral venue.
The head of the management committee, Najam Sethi, has said several times that in case of disagreement with the hybrid model, the government of Pakistan may also decide not to allow its team to participate in the World Cup in India.
On the other hand, the BCCI also took a clear stand in the meeting with the members of the Asian Cricket Council present on the occasion of the IPL final that the entire event should be held in one country, in view of the intense heat in the UAE.
There is also an emphasis on organizing competitions in Lanka, the final decision is to be made in the ACC Executives meeting in which PCB will also participate, but the issues of Asia Cup, World Cup and Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan are different.
A complicated situation has arisen due to the association. Meanwhile, the arrival of ICC Chairman Greg Barkley and Chief Executive Eller Dice in Lahore is very important. Both officials arrived at Allama Iqbal Airport from Dubai and were escorted to the hotel under strict security.
On arrival at Gaddafi Stadium, PC BK Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer along with other officials welcomed the guests, the Asia Cup and related issues were also discussed in the meeting held on this occasion.
Sources say that the PCB has reiterated its stand on the issue of going to India to play the World Cup and has said that it will follow the instructions of its government to participate in the mega event.
PCB also expressed concerns over the ICC’s financial model, but there was no progress on increasing the PCB’s share in the revenue. Negotiations between the PCB and ICC officials resumed on Wednesday. shall be.
On the other hand, Bangladesh declared ACC’s decision final in the matter of Asia Cup, BCB Chairman Cricket Operations Jalal Younis says that our interest is to participate in the Asian event, whichever model is adopted, we are ready to play.
are If the ACC members unanimously decide to hold the tournament in UAE, then we have to play there, as the main focus is the World Cup, it is a problem regarding the event in the Emirates, in view of the preparations for the mega event, UAE I don’t want to play, but the decision will be of the ACC, which we are waiting for. Failing to make progress, talks between PCB and ICC officials will resume on Wednesday.
