"We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL" : Wasim Khan

[Abdullah719]

While the BCCI must be looking at different slots to host this year’s IPL, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear that it won’t make things easier for its Indian counterpart. The thirteenth edition of IPL was set to get underway on March 29 in Mumbai.

But in the wake of the outbreak, the BCCI suspended the league at least till mid-April. And earlier this month, the Indian cricket board announced that the league has been suspended indefinitely after the government extended the country-wide lockdown.

There is absolutely no doubt that the league won’t take place this summer because of the prevailing conditions. The BCCI is reportedly looking to host the IPL in the second half of the year. Recent media reports suggested that the IPL could be held during the time this year’s Asia Cup is scheduled to take place.

However, PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said that Pakistan are not willing to tinker with the schedule of the Asia Cup in order to make way for the IPL. Wasim Khan said that the PCB is keeping its fingers crossed to host the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He also stated that changing the schedule of the Asia Cup due to one member nation won’t be fair for the other teams.

“Our stance is absolutely clear; the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan was quoted as saying on GTV News Channel.

“I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added.

Wasim Khan further mentioned that during the ICC chief executives’ meeting on Thursday, the BCCI representative didn’t raise the issue of the IPL window. He also spoke on what was discussed about this year’s T20 World Cup in the meeting. Due to the pandemic, there are doubts over the marquee tournament too.

“The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said Wasim Khan.

https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/pcb-deal-huge-blow-to-bcci-over-hosting-ipl-in-asia-cups-slot/

 

[Rana]

Stay strong PCB

 

[MenInG]

Stay strong PCB

At the moment, "Bolnay mai kiya harj hai" (no harm in saying it) strategy by PCB.

 

[Rana]

At the moment, "Bolnay mai kiya harj hai" (no harm in saying it) strategy by PCB.

Wasim Khan and Ehsan Mani’s credibility on the line here. If they don’t pull through now then I recon the PCB will be a finished brand.

 

[Rajdeep]

Whats the harm in having both? Asia cup is not a long tournament anyway and max it will take 2 weeks.

If cricket is back in July, I think we should have the IPL first. (Jul - Aug).

Asia cup in Sept.

T20 WC in Oct.

Honestly I dont understand the fuss and why can we do the above?

There are no high profile series scheduled for India in Jun- Aug anyway. A short LOI tour of SL and Zimb is all we have which can easily be cancelled unless ofcourse BCCI wants to help those smaller boards financially.

 

[BoomBoomCricket]

Whats the harm in having both? Asia cup is not a long tournament anyway and max it will take 2 weeks.

If cricket is back in July, I think we should have the IPL first. (Jul - Aug).

Asia cup in Sept.

T20 WC in Oct.

Honestly I dont understand the fuss and why can we do the above?

There are no high profile series scheduled for India in Jun- Aug anyway. A short LOI tour of SL and Zimb is all we have which can easily be cancelled unless ofcourse BCCI wants to help those smaller boards financially.

The ODIs in SL are part of the ICC ODI Super League. So World Cup qualification points.

 

[gazza619]

I guess the big spending boards need the money which come from their leagues.

Not PCB’s problem though. Unless BCCI pays PCB a full compensation for the loss of revenue

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Some idiots think that IPL can happen as soon as lockdown ends. Is this a joke? Players have been at their homes for 2-3 months straight. They will take 3-4 weeks to get back into match fitness. If there is any chance of cricket happening then international matches schedule should not be tampered with.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

At the moment, "Bolnay mai kiya harj hai" (no harm in saying it) strategy by PCB.

It's about right or wrong. If IPL is prefered and Asia Cup is pushed or cancelled because of that then that will be unfair for others teams and their fans who wants to see their team play.

It's just like a rich spoilt brat throws some middle class boys from their own gully just so he can play cricket there and showoff in front of his other rich friends. Bully behaviour should not be tolerated anywhere.

 

[CricVet]

Pakistan under Imran Khan inshallah will never be as some "beghairat" leaders of the past. "Ghairat" and "Beghairti" are infectious - they move from top to bottom in chain of commands. I am sure that this PCB will keep the honor intact. PCB should darn make sure that they leave no stone unturned to harm BCCI's interests - if they are capable to do it which they are NOT YET. It has to start somewhere.

 

[Walawalkar]

Wasim Khan and Ehsan Mani’s credibility on the line here. If they don’t pull through now then I recon the PCB will be a finished brand.

It is already a Finished Brand after MOU Saga..

 

[MenInG]

It is already a Finished Brand after MOU Saga..

Really? What happened after that? PCB is still there, PSL happened, foreign tours etc all happening.

 

[Swashbuckler]

It will be disgraceful if BCCI puts IPL over national commitments. I hope the first cricketing action after restrictions ease is Amir bowling to Rohit in Dubai. What better way to resume cricket than the epic Indo-Pak rivalry as part of multi-nation tournament.

 

[Saj]

Money talks......player walks.

There will be many players out there who would rather play in the IPL than for their country.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

It will be disgraceful if BCCI puts IPL over national commitments. I hope the first cricketing action after restrictions ease is Amir bowling to Rohit in Dubai. What better way to resume cricket than the epic Indo-Pak rivalry as part of multi-nation tournament.

But our fans want IPL over Asia Cup and even want T20 World Cup to be postponed.

 

[Savak]

The PCB does not have the ability to stop. The BCCI will throw a few crumbs at the other boards and they will agree to cancelling the Asia Cup for the IPL. Even Cricket Australia is begging the BCCI for a handout at this time.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I guess the big spending boards need the money which come from their leagues.

Not PCB’s problem though. Unless BCCI pays PCB a full compensation for the loss of revenue

Bcci can always withdraw from Asia cup and then see if others are interested in playing without India.

And also see if sponsors and broadcasters are interested in a tournament clashing with IPL.

Lastly ACC members and not PCB will decide the course of action.

Bcci doesnt need to pay a dime to PCB.

 

[Rajdeep]

It will be disgraceful if BCCI puts IPL over national commitments. I hope the first cricketing action after restrictions ease is Amir bowling to Rohit in Dubai. What better way to resume cricket than the epic Indo-Pak rivalry as part of multi-nation tournament.

Last time the 2 teams met in Dubai...it felt like anything but rivalry though. Lets be honest, Pak needs to improve its game on the field...else it will be meaningless hype without much substance. Apart from CT Finals, I dont think Pak has even competed with India in any matches recent past...let alone winning it. Even at U19 level....the gulf is massive. On the other hand teams like BD have constantly competed and troubled India, let it be in Asia cup or world cup.

I love Indo-Pak matches and wants Asia cup to go ahead at its scheduled slot. But we overplay this rivalry thing with Pakistan. They need to improve their cricket and that too a lot in order for this mythical rivalry to continue.

 

[Saj]

BCCI will throw a few rupees and a few promises at the other Boards and they will go running towards BCCI with cap in hand.

Harsh reality.

 

[gazza619]

Bcci can always withdraw from Asia cup and then see if others are interested in playing without India.

And also see if sponsors and broadcasters are interested in a tournament clashing with IPL.

Lastly ACC members and not PCB will decide the course of action.

Bcci doesnt need to pay a dime to PCB.

It is PCB hosting this year. No boards will support India except for Afghsnistan may be.

India might well cancel its ICC membership play league entire year. This lack of commitment and professionalism by BCCI will not be tolerated by anyone I am afraid.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Bcci can always withdraw from Asia cup and then see if others are interested in playing without India.

And also see if sponsors and broadcasters are interested in a tournament clashing with IPL.

Lastly ACC members and not PCB will decide the course of action.

Bcci doesnt need to pay a dime to PCB.

What kind of bullying is this? Just because BCCI is rich and powerful they can do whatever they want and its all fine? Few years ago BCCI and these same fans used to cry of partiality and what not. Now all of you have become arrogant.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

It is PCB hosting this year. No boards will support India except for Afghsnistan may be.

India might well cancel its ICC membership play league entire year. This lack of commitment and professionalism by BCCI will not be tolerated by anyone I am afraid.

If that happens ICC will make sure that no active international cricketer signs up with BCCI/IPL. I don't think this circus can survive without foreigners for too long.

 

[Maher96]

Might as well hold IPL in Dubai, compensate the PCB, also pick our best players and make IPL worlds stand out cricket competition of the year

 

[cricketjoshila]

It is PCB hosting this year. No boards will support India except for Afghsnistan may be.

India might well cancel its ICC membership play league entire year. This lack of commitment and professionalism by BCCI will not be tolerated by anyone I am afraid.

Srilanka has already offered to host the IPL in case India cant host it due to covid 19. So they are more interested in IPL. They want to earn the money from hosting fees.

So PCB can start finding its allies.

 

[Savak]

Srilanka has already offered to host the IPL in case India cant host it due to covid 19. So they are more interested in IPL. They want to earn the money from hosting fees.

So PCB can start finding its allies.

There wont be any allies. The Big 3 experience in 2014 is enough evidence.

 

[Saj]

All talk, no action.

Once again, words for the sake of it.

 

[Mamoon]

Is this the professionalism that Wasim was supposed to bring?

A few thunderous statements, hollow chest-thumping and more humiliation.

 

[alishahid]

All talk, no action.

Once again, words for the sake of it.

Wasim khan is doing well for pakistan. He has made changes in a way that it will be of good value in the coming years.
The Asia Cup is not going to happen anyway so cant blame wasim khan for that

 

[Rana]

Is this the professionalism that Wasim was supposed to bring?

A few thunderous statements, hollow chest-thumping and more humiliation.

How is BCCI’s unprofessionalism WK’s fault? Or are you just bitter that a British Asian has been preferred for a senior executive role?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

How is BCCI’s unprofessionalism WK’s fault? Or are you just bitter that a British Asian has been preferred for a senior executive role?

BCCI is well within its rights to priorotise IPL ahead of Asia Cup . If PCB feels they need compensation, they should sue BCCI and get Clifford Chance on the case .

 

[ElRaja]

Pakistan should assume it will make no money from any cricket involving India in the future.

 

[Varun]

If the first cricketing action I see in months is the useless IPL, I'm gonna flip.

 

[IMMY69]

All talk, no action.

Once again, words for the sake of it.

I sense a change in your position on Wasim Khan...

Decades long corruption, incompetence And nepotism has to be eradicated within 18 months?

Anyway, you say all talk and no action, how is that relevant to the Asia Cup being postponed?

 

[Saj]

Wasim khan is doing well for pakistan. He has made changes in a way that it will be of good value in the coming years.
The Asia Cup is not going to happen anyway so cant blame wasim khan for that

I'm referring to making statements about this and that and then looking foolish.

 

[Saj]

I sense a change in your position on Wasim Khan...

Decades long corruption, incompetence And nepotism has to be eradicated within 18 months?

Anyway, you say all talk and no action, how is that relevant to the Asia Cup being postponed?

I will call out people for statements they make and which they do not back up. If they cannot control something, then it's stupid to make statements about what will happen and how they will ensure this and that. The Asia Cup is an example of this.

 

[Bewal Express]

WA is doing a good job but The BCCI is not going to sacrifice $100mns for a non descript tournament like the Asia cup. The PCB have to plan their finances without any Indian involvement.

 

[Shams123]

One thing people dont realize is most of these statements are standard reponses to the questions that are asked by the press. What else you expect him to say? That pcb will be completely fine with the IPL taking place over the Asia cup.

 

[angrypathan]

The PCB can't do anything. All talk

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

While the BCCI must be looking at different slots to host this year’s IPL, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear that it won’t make things easier for its Indian counterpart. The thirteenth edition of IPL was set to get underway on March 29 in Mumbai.

But in the wake of the outbreak, the BCCI suspended the league at least till mid-April. And earlier this month, the Indian cricket board announced that the league has been suspended indefinitely after the government extended the country-wide lockdown.

There is absolutely no doubt that the league won’t take place this summer because of the prevailing conditions. The BCCI is reportedly looking to host the IPL in the second half of the year. Recent media reports suggested that the IPL could be held during the time this year’s Asia Cup is scheduled to take place.

However, PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said that Pakistan are not willing to tinker with the schedule of the Asia Cup in order to make way for the IPL. Wasim Khan said that the PCB is keeping its fingers crossed to host the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He also stated that changing the schedule of the Asia Cup due to one member nation won’t be fair for the other teams.

“Our stance is absolutely clear; the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan was quoted as saying on GTV News Channel.

“I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added.

Wasim Khan further mentioned that during the ICC chief executives’ meeting on Thursday, the BCCI representative didn’t raise the issue of the IPL window. He also spoke on what was discussed about this year’s T20 World Cup in the meeting. Due to the pandemic, there are doubts over the marquee tournament too.

“The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said Wasim Khan.

https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/pcb-deal-huge-blow-to-bcci-over-hosting-ipl-in-asia-cups-slot/

I'd rather have JazzBoom and Ishant bowling to Fakhar and Iman or Aamir and SSA bowling to Rohit and Shikhar rather than whatshisname playing for whatstheirname bowling to whatshisname complete with their paint spill accident themed uniforms.....it will be a pity for this indian fan if IPL takes precedence over the Asia cup

 

[IMMY69]

I will call out people for statements they make and which they do not back up. If they cannot control something, then it's stupid to make statements about what will happen and how they will ensure this and that. The Asia Cup is an example of this.

You said all talk and no action, how is the relevant to the Asia Cup being postponed?

Is the IPL going ahead instead of the Asia Cup?

 

[Savak]

Wasim Khan response at the time was pretty standard.

Secondly, the IPL has not even been held yet and we have no idea about the massive losses it will incur, don't let the paycheque hungry foreign players fool you. I would like to see how such an elite tournament, spectator dependent, 120 players involving tournament is held in front of empty stadiums in a country where the number of cases are still high and how it is justified that the World T20 and Asia Cup cannot be held but the IPL can

 

[MenInG]

Wasim Khan response at the time was pretty standard.

Secondly, the IPL has not even been held yet and we have no idea about the massive losses it will incur, don't let the paycheque hungry foreign players fool you. I would like to see how such an elite tournament, spectator dependent, 120 players involving tournament is held in front of empty stadiums in a country where the number of cases are still high and how it is justified that the World T20 and Asia Cup cannot be held but the IPL can

If anything - Wasim should have held his horses for above argument.

 

[U$ofA]

If the first cricketing action I see in months is the useless IPL, I'm gonna flip.

I'd rather have JazzBoom and Ishant bowling to Fakhar and Iman or Aamir and SSA bowling to Rohit and Shikhar rather than whatshisname playing for whatstheirname bowling to whatshisname complete with their paint spill accident themed uniforms.....it will be a pity for this indian fan if IPL takes precedence over the Asia cup

These are your opinions and interests and you are perfectly entitled to it. I am sure there are people who prefer watching IPL and they are just as entitled to their interests and opinions.

So let the free market determine things.

 

[Saj]

You said all talk and no action, how is the relevant to the Asia Cup being postponed?

Is the IPL going ahead instead of the Asia Cup?

See the other thread where Wasim Khan said he won't allow the Asia Cup to be postponed/cancelled........and look at what's happened.

 

[Saj]

The PCB can't do anything. All talk

Sometimes it's best to keep quiet, say no comment, rather than put your neck on the line and look foolish.

We will never learn the art of saying "no comment".

 

[Sidilicious]

I'd rather have JazzBoom and Ishant bowling to Fakhar and Iman or Aamir and SSA bowling to Rohit and Shikhar rather than whatshisname playing for whatstheirname bowling to whatshisname complete with their paint spill accident themed uniforms.....it will be a pity for this indian fan if IPL takes precedence over the Asia cup

Fair enough. But I am more concerned on the impact on Indian economy. IPL will help boost the economy again, and get the Indian media industry going much more than an Asia cup. It will also help the hospitality industry.

So IPL over Asia cup this time.

 

[Rana]

What the PCB should do is opt out of ACC all together. It’s a pointless organisation. PCB are better off using that as a window for something more beneficial to them.

ACC can fill in the Nepal, Bhutan and we will not be missed.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Unfortunately for Wasim Khan, saying something like this won't resort into anything really. Asia Cup and World T20 will get postponed and we will see the IPL take place, likely somewhere outside of India.

 

[Shazzam]

One thing people dont realize is most of these statements are standard reponses to the questions that are asked by the press. What else you expect him to say? That pcb will be completely fine with the IPL taking place over the Asia cup.

He can easily avoid answering the question by saying “next question please”.

 

[sweep_shot]

Asia Cup and World T20 should get higher priorities over IPL. That is common sense.

 

[Savak]

Wasim Khan's response was standard at the time. It would have been more shameful if he just gave up from the beginning and said we are helpless against the BCCI, we will let them do whatever they want, other boards don't have to worry about anything in comparison to the PCB because they know they will get something from the BCCI down the line

 

[nextover666666]

Asia Cup and World T20 should get higher priorities over IPL. That is common sense.

Your right it is common sense it seems like something Indians cannot understand

 

[Rana]

Your right it is common sense it seems like something Indians cannot understand

What Indians do understand is PCB cannot even say the right thing if it isn’t in BCCI’s interest. Mamoon and cricketjoshila are at the forefront of this.

 

[Rana]

Wasim Khan's response was standard at the time. It would have been more shameful if he just gave up from the beginning and said we are helpless against the BCCI, we will let them do whatever they want, other boards don't have to worry about anything in comparison to the PCB because they know they will get something from the BCCI down the line

All WK needs to do is boycott ACC. There is hardly anything to lose from this. Let them try and create a flagship match between India and Bangladesh to make their $$$

 

[sweep_shot]

All WK needs to do is boycott ACC. There is hardly anything to lose from this. Let them try and create a flagship match between India and Bangladesh to make their $$$

To be fair, Asia Cup is no longer as prestigious as it used to be. It should be scrapped altogether. Having said that, it should still be valued higher than IPL or any other league.

 

[Savak]

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan just acquired Covid 19. If these Foreign players desperately want the IPL because of their $1,000,000-$2,000,000 paycheques even at the risk of acquiring Covid then that is on them. Would love it if the IPL franchises tell these players that the amounts they will be getting is reduced because of the changing economic dynamics due to Covid.

 

[MenInG]

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan just acquired Covid 19. If these Foreign players desperately want the IPL because of their $1,000,000-$2,000,000 paycheques even at the risk of acquiring Covid then that is on them. Would love it if the IPL franchises tell these players that the amounts they will be getting is reduced because of the changing economic dynamics due to Covid.

They may feel that the risk is worth taking for that money

 

[Savak]

They may feel that the risk is worth taking for that money

Sure, if they feel that money is worth taking the risk for a pandemic that has killed 500,000 people world wide then so be it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan just acquired Covid 19. If these Foreign players desperately want the IPL because of their $1,000,000-$2,000,000 paycheques even at the risk of acquiring Covid then that is on them. Would love it if the IPL franchises tell these players that the amounts they will be getting is reduced because of the changing economic dynamics due to Covid.

Entertainment, fake pride and showoff comes before anyone's life for some fans. More than the IPL these fans are more interested in showing off to their arch rival fans that we are organising IPL during this pandemic.

 

[Kaptan]

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan just acquired Covid 19. If these Foreign players desperately want the IPL because of their $1,000,000-$2,000,000 paycheques even at the risk of acquiring Covid then that is on them. Would love it if the IPL franchises tell these players that the amounts they will be getting is reduced because of the changing economic dynamics due to Covid.

Risk of getting corona will always be there irrespective of tournament. No need to specifically call out IPL specially when Ganguly has not shown any urgency to conduct IPL.

 

[Sidilicious]

Your right it is common sense it seems like something Indians cannot understand

Cricket is no longer the need of the season. As an Indian, my only goal is getting the Indian economy going again. Asia cup does nothing for that. IPL does. So IPL it is

 

[Rajdeep]

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan just acquired Covid 19. If these Foreign players desperately want the IPL because of their $1,000,000-$2,000,000 paycheques even at the risk of acquiring Covid then that is on them. Would love it if the IPL franchises tell these players that the amounts they will be getting is reduced because of the changing economic dynamics due to Covid.

Think its not only the paycheque that attracts a player to the IPL. Sure money is a factor but considering its a high class t20 tournament, players want to be a part of it to enhance their skills and pitted against the best.

 

[Saj]

Another big statement by Wasim Khan.

Another instance of him not being able to control this situation.

Another possibility of him looking foolish.