NEW DELHI: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday got here up with a pointy reaction after Pakistan threatened to drag out of the ODI World Cup to be held in India this yr if the Asia Cup internet hosting rights are taken clear of the Pakistan Cricket Board,
Pakistan had been at the start allocated the Asia Cup in September closing yr, however Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary, who may be the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, had mentioned in October closing yr that the Indian group won’t excursion Pakistan on account of stressful diplomatic relationships.
In answer, the PCB had threatened to withdraw from the 50-over World Cup in India.
The Pakistan board reiterated its stand closing week after the ACC assembly in Bahrain on Saturday, the result of which hinted that the Asia Cup might be moved out of Pakistan. A last resolution on that can be taken in March.
“The ACC had a constructive dialogue on the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. The Board agreed to continue discussions on operations, timelines and any other specifics with a view to ensuring the success of the tournament. An update on the matter would be taken on the next ACC Executive Board Meeting to be held in March 2023,” the ACC mentioned in its observation after the assembly.
Ashwin voiced his non-public opinion at the subject and located the tussle not anything new. However, he did point out that the Asia Cup is more likely to transfer to Sri Lanka.
“Asia Cup was supposed to take place in Pakistan. But India has announced that if it takes place in Pakistan, then we won’t be participating. If you want us to participate, then do change the venue. But we would have seen this happen many times, right? When we say Asia Cup won’t go to their place, they will say that they will also not come to our place,” Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel.
“However, I think that is not possible,” Ashwin mentioned.
Ashwin believes the Asia Cup is also shifted to Sri Lanka.
“The ultimate name may well be that the Asia Cup may well be moved to Sri Lanka. This is essential within the lead-up to the 50-over World Cup. Many tournaments have taken position in Dubai. I might even be happy whether it is moved to Sri Lanka,” he mentioned.
Pakistan had been at the start allocated the Asia Cup in September closing yr, however Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary, who may be the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, had mentioned in October closing yr that the Indian group won’t excursion Pakistan on account of stressful diplomatic relationships.
In answer, the PCB had threatened to withdraw from the 50-over World Cup in India.
The Pakistan board reiterated its stand closing week after the ACC assembly in Bahrain on Saturday, the result of which hinted that the Asia Cup might be moved out of Pakistan. A last resolution on that can be taken in March.
“The ACC had a constructive dialogue on the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. The Board agreed to continue discussions on operations, timelines and any other specifics with a view to ensuring the success of the tournament. An update on the matter would be taken on the next ACC Executive Board Meeting to be held in March 2023,” the ACC mentioned in its observation after the assembly.
Ashwin voiced his non-public opinion at the subject and located the tussle not anything new. However, he did point out that the Asia Cup is more likely to transfer to Sri Lanka.
“Asia Cup was supposed to take place in Pakistan. But India has announced that if it takes place in Pakistan, then we won’t be participating. If you want us to participate, then do change the venue. But we would have seen this happen many times, right? When we say Asia Cup won’t go to their place, they will say that they will also not come to our place,” Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel.
“However, I think that is not possible,” Ashwin mentioned.
Ashwin believes the Asia Cup is also shifted to Sri Lanka.
“The ultimate name may well be that the Asia Cup may well be moved to Sri Lanka. This is essential within the lead-up to the 50-over World Cup. Many tournaments have taken position in Dubai. I might even be happy whether it is moved to Sri Lanka,” he mentioned.