PCB threatening BCCI that Pakistan might take out of ODI World Cup in 2023 after BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s remarks that Asia Cup 2023 will be moved as Men in Blue will not take a trip to neighbouring country has actually gotten lots of responses. On Thursday, Indian sports minister Anurag Thakur made a huge declaration on PCB’s declaration, stating that India is not in a position to be determined by anybody. He stated that all certified nations are welcome to take a trip to India for ODI World Cup consisting of Pakistan. The war of words started when Shah stated that India will not be taking a trip to Pakistan next year who are to host the Asia Cup2023 He stated that the competition will be held at a neutral place. PCB then responded by stating that this declaration by Shah might lead to them taking out of ODI World Cup.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Thursday that the BCCI will check out the matter after the declaration by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that holding Asia Cup 2023 at a neutral location might impact the Pakistan group’ s see to India for upcoming ODI World Cup in 2023.
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” It’s a matter of BCCI and the board will check out it to make remarks. India is a land of sports, where not just one however lots of World Cups have actually been hosted and the next World Cup too will be hosted in India with groups from all over the world taking part in it. India can not be neglected in any sector. It has actually contributed a lot to the world of cricket and the World Cup will be grand, historical and effective,” stated Thakur while speaking at the statement event for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games.
” All groups who receive (World Cup) are welcomed (to complete on the Indian soil). Sometimes Pakistan groups have actually pertained to India and played. I feel India is not in a position to be determined (by somebody) and there is no factor for anybody to do that.
Watch Anurag Thakur’s remarks listed below:
#WATCH|This is a BCCI matter, the Board will talk about it. World Cup 2023 to be arranged in India will be grand and historical. India has actually played a huge function in cricket: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/kw1xtMVgpt – ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2022
” I anticipate all nations to come and contend,” Thakur informed a choose event of reporters when inquired about the debate that emerged after Shah’s declaration.
Asked on the possibility of the Indian group taking a trip to the neighbouring nation for Asia Cup next year, Thakur stated, “Possibilities are constantly there. Who believed there will be COVID-19 Anything can occur however the possibilities (of Indian group taking a trip to Pakistan) are very little.
“… It’s a choice that will be taken by the house ministry. In general, gamers’ security and security is a concern.”
With company inputs