PCB boss Najam Sethi gives clear message on Asia Cup matter

PCB is emphasising a hybrid model which looks like the only solution to this deadlock

May 10, 2023
Najam Sethi addresses media - PCB

Najam Sethi, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, emphasised their stance of not hosting the complete Asia Cup 2023 on a neutral venue. 

Sethi, who is currently in Dubai, gave a clear message to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that they will not take the entire tournament outside Pakistan, sources told Geo News

It must be noted here that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is forcing to shift Asia Cup outside Pakistan. They are convincing ACC members not to play in the Asian event in Pakistan

But, PCB is emphasising a hybrid model which looks like the only solution to this deadlock. According to the PCB-proposed hybrid model, only India will play their matches outside Pakistan. 

On the other hand, PCB, so far, hasn't agreed on sending their team to India for playing in the World Cup this year. According to sources, if India don't come to Pakistan, PCB might also opt out of World Cup there. 

However, Indian media today claimed that PCB has confirmed that Pakistan will be touring India to play World Cup. 

Moreover, reliable sources also said that Bangladesh and Sri Lanka haven't opposed the hybrid model for Asia Cup as reported by ESPNcricinfo today. The two cricket boards raised concerns over UAE as the venue to host India as per the hybrid model.

Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.

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