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Jay Shah, who is likewise the BCCI secretary, had actually stated last month that the Asia Cup might be moved to some neutral location since India will not take a trip to Pakistan.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has actually knocked PCB chairman Ramiz Raja over his current remarks where he threatened to boycott the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Raja, while talking to journalism on Friday, had actually stated that the Pakistan group will not take a trip to India for the World Cup next year if the Men in Blue do not pertain to play the Asia Cup in Pakistan. Speaking about Ramiz’s remark, Kaneria stated the PCB ‘does not have the guts’ to boycott an ICC occasion. He even more specified that India will incline if Pakistan chooses not to participate in the World Cup.
” The PCB does not have the guts to boycott the World Cup. On the other side, India does not mind if Pakistan does not take part in the occasion. They have a substantial market that generates a great deal of cash. PCB’s choice not to go to the World Cup in India will have a substantial influence on Pakistan,” Kaneria stated.
” In the end, Pakistan will take a trip to India for the World Cup. Authorities will declare that since of pressure from the ICC, they were entrusted to no option. If PCB authorities consistently go over avoiding an ICC occasion, it will be really harmful to the sport in Pakistan,” the previous Pakistan cricketer included.
” There is still lots of time left in Asia Cup. We can’t be particular that the country will remain in order already or whether the competitors will happen on Pakistani soil or not. What the scenarios will resemble at that time is unidentified. In addition to India, it’s likewise possible that groups like Bangladesh and Afghanistan might choose not to go to Pakistan. The Pakistani individuals desire their country to host the Asia Cup. Offered the state of the nation, you should continue to play it safe,” he concluded.
Why is PCB threatening to boycott World Cup?
Pakistan are not likely to boycott the World Cup in India next year since if they do so, they will run the risk of losing their share of income that is created through the marquee occasion and dispersed amongst the taking part countries. Pakistan are set up to host the 50- over Asia Cup next year. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Jay Shah, who is likewise the secretary of the BCCI, had actually stated last month that the Asia Cup might be moved to some neutral place due to the fact that India will not take a trip to Pakistan.
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