What options does PCB have to organize the 2023 Asia Cup?

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi and Co are in a bit of a pickle at the moment.

BCCI have dug in their heels and also have the support of the other ACC members so time and options are running out for PCB.

So what options do they have now?

 

[FreakCricket]

Given the political turmoil we cant even host Zimbabwe at the moment let alone hosting Asia cup. BCCI is a big bully and nothing can be done about it, get your piece of cake and see yourself out sethi sahib. Get the $34M and let's hope we defeat them hateful bigoted BCCI/GOI on their own home and in their own rigged system. Can't wait for the day when Babar lift's the trophy while wearing FREE KASHMIR undershirt

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Let India play Nepal and UAE, simple.

Let the BCCI compensate the broadcasters for all the losses that will incur due to no INDOPAK.

Boycott the Asia Cup for the foreseeable future.

Host a series with an ICC XI in preparation for the WC. There’s going to be a lot of International players that will be looking to secure a spot for their country’s in the WC. ICC can easily make an XI consisting of the top players who may not have been picked for whatever series their country’s will be involved in.

 

[RajBan]

They should threaten to move out of ACC in my opinion. Unlike in ICC , PCB is the second biggest revenue generator for ACC. Don't think PCB should be that much dependant on ACC money anyways.

 

[Major]

Boycott Asia Cup. Either the whole tournament happens in Pakistan, or half of it happens with India playing Pakistan in neutral venue and India paying the stadium fee for it.

 

[MenInG]

Speaking to Sports Tak, Sethi said that if India don't play in Pakistan, they won't play in India as well and would want a similar arrangement in the World Cup as well, which India will host. However, if their demands regarding this arrangement are not met, they won't be able to play

"Two things that came out of the meeting were, one if India doesn't play in Pakistan, then a neutral venue should be the way. And then a hybrid model can be embraced so that a few matches can take place in Pakistan and India's matches will be at a neutral venue because we are hosts and it's our right to play in Pakistan as well. And there are no security issues.

"And if that doesn't happen, I don't think we can play Asia Cup.

"Then the situation is, If India doesn't play in Pakistan, we will also not play in India. That's our view and our country's view of the whole situation"

Asked about the all-or-nothing claims, Sethi said that PCB never said 'all or nothing' mentioning that since all the top teams have travelled to Pakistan in the last couple of years, there is no issue of security so let the other teams in Asia Cup play a few matches in Pakistan and all of them can go to the neutral venue and play India.

"No, we never said all or nothing. We are saying if India is not able to play in Pakistan, it's okay. Pakistan will play India in a neutral venue. The remaining teams can play in Pakistan. Because Pakistan has hosted all major countries in the recent past, teams like Australia, England, Bangladesh and New Zealand have come and played in Pakistan. There are no security issues. We can play a couple of matches against India and the rest of the teams' matches can also be played in a neutral venue. We are ready for compromise. All or nothing not what we want,"

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...sia-cup-world-cup-venue-row-article-100164983

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Let India play Nepal and UAE, simple.

Let the BCCI compensate the broadcasters for all the losses that will incur due to no INDOPAK.

Boycott the Asia Cup for the foreseeable future.

Host a series with an ICC XI in preparation for the WC. There’s going to be a lot of International players that will be looking to secure a spot for their country’s in the WC. ICC can easily make an XI consisting of the top players who may not have been picked for whatever series their country’s will be involved in.

I don't see ICC supporting Pak here considering they're just puppets.
Pak should look to arrange a series against WI or SA (if any of them are available during that time frame). I wouldn't mind seeing a PSL 50 over tournament cause hosting international cricket looks difficult at such short notice.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I don't see ICC supporting Pak here considering they're just puppets.
Pak should look to arrange a series against WI or SA (if any of them are available during that time frame). I wouldn't mind seeing a PSL 50 over tournament cause hosting international cricket looks difficult at such short notice.

If I’m not wrong, West Indies will be busy with CPL and SA will be playing Aus.

Can’t think of any other alternatives, I’m sure other boards wouldn’t mind sending players to Pak for WC prep, the only obstacle is whether Sethi can convince ICC.

Not sure franchises would be willing to host a one off 50 over PSL.

 

[Saj]

This makes sense from Sethi:

"No, we never said all or nothing. We are saying if India is not able to play in Pakistan, it's okay. Pakistan will play India in a neutral venue. The remaining teams can play in Pakistan. Because Pakistan has hosted all major countries in the recent past, teams like Australia, England, Bangladesh and New Zealand have come and played in Pakistan. There are no security issues. We can play a couple of matches against India and the rest of the teams' matches can also be played in a neutral venue. We are ready for compromise. All or nothing not what we want"

I don't see why the Asia Cup has to be taken away from Pakistan just because India won't play there.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Asia cup has always been a waste of time series, Pakistan are better off just coming out of the ACC.

Pakistan vs India issues have been going on that long things won't change. Let's be real Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan never show any support to Pakistan on most things.

Don't see why their is some much hysteria on this series being played or not

 

[light]

Asia cup has always been a waste of time series, Pakistan are better off just coming out of the ACC.

Pakistan vs India issues have been going on that long things won't change. Let's be real Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan never show any support to Pakistan on most things.

Don't see why their is some much hysteria on this series being played or not

Unpopular opinion but the majority of you guys don't understand this from an outsider's perspective:

Let's be real, each time PCB's feelings are hurt because other teams don't support the same dream, they go and sue teams, and get money out of them with threats and whatnot. What support are they expecting in return? I remember them treating BD badly because they didn't want to tour because of security concerns. Pretty sure they also got money out of them if I remember correctly, tried the same with BCCI, and got shown the door. Also, I see members talking about trying the same with SL, SL in fact was the most supportive towards PAK. With this kind of mentality, friends are hard to keep, and PCB will create more enemies. PSL alone won't keep PAK cricket on float, you need international cricket.

P.S, I personally don't like politics in sports and I also believe what BCCI is doing is not the right way to go about it.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Unpopular opinion but the majority of you guys don't understand this from an outsider's perspective:

Let's be real, each time PCB's feelings are hurt because other teams don't support the same dream, they go and sue teams, and get money out of them with threats and whatnot. What support are they expecting in return? I remember them treating BD badly because they didn't want to tour because of security concerns. Pretty sure they also got money out of them if I remember correctly, tried the same with BCCI, and got shown the door. Also, I see members talking about trying the same with SL, SL in fact was the most supportive towards PAK. With this kind of mentality, friends are hard to keep, and PCB will create more enemies. PSL alone won't keep PAK cricket on float, you need international cricket.

P.S, I personally don't like politics in sports and I also believe what BCCI is doing is not the right way to go about it.

I understand your point on politics. However my point on Asia cup is a simple one, its a waste of time. If it was scrapped is anyone going to shed any tears? I doubt it very much.

In a normal cricketing calender if it was replaced, teams would just be playing other series etc.. in the T20 and ODI era now pretty much teams are keeping busy with world cups, CT and bilateral series. In the case of ODI bilateral series, even those are dying a death. The days of other mutli tournaments / Tri series etc outside of the main tournament as a regular thing are long gone.

 

[hitthestump]

I would probably stick to a hybrid model at this point and if neccessary, plan B would be to boycott.

Having the entire Asia Cup hosted in another country would set an extremely damaging precedent which India will exploit for decades in the future.

Pakistan should take the short term L on this one and hope that it pays off for future events.

 

[sweep_shot]

As things stand, neutral venue seems like the only realistic option. Either that or boycott altogether.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

If I’m not wrong, West Indies will be busy with CPL and SA will be playing Aus.

Can’t think of any other alternatives, I’m sure other boards wouldn’t mind sending players to Pak for WC prep, the only obstacle is whether Sethi can convince ICC.

Not sure franchises would be willing to host a one off 50 over PSL.

ICC is a spineless body much like UN.

When there won't be any international cricket in Pakistan, people might look forward to seeing a one-off 50 over PSL. I don't see Pak being in a win position in all this.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Unpopular opinion but the majority of you guys don't understand this from an outsider's perspective:

Let's be real, each time PCB's feelings are hurt because other teams don't support the same dream, they go and sue teams, and get money out of them with threats and whatnot. What support are they expecting in return? I remember them treating BD badly because they didn't want to tour because of security concerns. Pretty sure they also got money out of them if I remember correctly, tried the same with BCCI, and got shown the door. Also, I see members talking about trying the same with SL, SL in fact was the most supportive towards PAK. With this kind of mentality, friends are hard to keep, and PCB will create more enemies. PSL alone won't keep PAK cricket on float, you need international cricket.

P.S, I personally don't like politics in sports and I also believe what BCCI is doing is not the right way to go about it.

Think the anger towards SL is more on them being the favored as new hosts according to some reports.

What PCB did with BCB back in 2013 was unprofessional and pathetic.

 

[light]

I understand your point on politics. However my point on Asia cup is a simple one, its a waste of time. If it was scrapped is anyone going to shed any tears? I doubt it very much.

In a normal cricketing calender if it was replaced, teams would just be playing other series etc.. in the T20 and ODI era now pretty much teams are keeping busy with world cups, CT and bilateral series. In the case of ODI bilateral series, even those are dying a death. The days of other mutli tournaments / Tri series etc outside of the main tournament as a regular thing are long gone.

BCCI and PCB to an extent, probably not, but the other 3, BD/SL/AFG might.

However, the associate Asian nations will 100% care. This is another way for them to play against the big boys which they almost never get to experience unless it's part of a tournament like the Asia cup or WC. Think about Nepal, cricket is big there. In fact, it's as popular as it is with the other Asian big boys. I would like to see them progress further, asia cup might be one goal they have in mind to keep playing for, other than the World cups. It helps smaller nations. If you want cricket to grow (and loosen BCCI's hand), you always want other nations to come in to expand the game further.

As an Indian and purely from a fan point of view, I don't like how restrictive/exclusive BCCI is making cricket. They are holding the sport back from expanding further in many ways.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Last I read, PCB has now resorted to have 4 matches held in Pakistan to kick off the Asia cup. These will be all non-India games.

And rest of the entire Asia cup gets played at a neutral venue, including the play offs.

 

[Firebat]

Hybrid model at this point is best. Moving the whole thing out sets a bad precedent with CT 2025 on the horizon. I don't want to boycott the WC, and we are in desperate need of some ODI practise, therefore I don't want to boycott Asia Cup either.

Sport is supposed to be an escape from this politics, not an extension of it.

 

[light]

If asia cup is called off, Pak still has an opportunity to host a tri-nation (or 4 Nation series). BD/SL said they don't want to move it to UAE (I would assume because of the heat there - and WC is just a month away after Asia cup, they don't want to risk extra injury). They did not say they won't tour PAK. I don't think I remember reading any objection from AFG either. Might aswell use that time to prepare for the wc and get on with something at this point. WC is the key here, rest are just hoopla.

 

[nuttyprof]

No option! Host it in another country(Sri Lanka/BD) and visit India for CWC 23. Better accept the fate, PCB has brought knife to a gun fight.

 

[sweep_shot]

Since Asia Cup is not an important tournament, Pakistan should boycott it.

I think hosting it at a neutral venue would be humiliating for Pakistan.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Since Asia Cup is not an important tournament, Pakistan should boycott it.

I think hosting it at a neutral venue would be humiliating for Pakistan.

Even if they let you play in Pakistan without India participating - you still don’t have a calm and secure environment in the current political atmosphere.


Pakistan should play it wisely.

Play the Asia cup if it’s financially beneficial REGARDLESS OF THE VENUE - and then play the World Cup to get your 34M and a chance to beat india in their own backyard - we got a gun team with a good bowling attack - we can do it.

If not, $34M is coming into your pocket anyway.

Ramiz Raja and Sethi’s blabbering about boycotting the WC should be ignored.

 

[pratiktc]

The rational choice in current situation would be to

1) Play the Asia cup in Sri Lanka

2) Come to WC and play wherever BCCI organized their games.

3) Worry about 2025 in future.

4) Keep working on the side to arrange small compensatory tri series in Pak in future with Afg/Bangla/SL boards

 

[Ryw]

Let India play Nepal and UAE, simple.

Let the BCCI compensate the broadcasters for all the losses that will incur due to no INDOPAK.

Boycott the Asia Cup for the foreseeable future.

Host a series with an ICC XI in preparation for the WC. There’s going to be a lot of International players that will be looking to secure a spot for their country’s in the WC. ICC can easily make an XI consisting of the top players who may not have been picked for whatever series their country’s will be involved in.

What if i told you that ICC can’t provide this so called ICC XI because 90% money is coming from Ind and ICC will side with his employer (Ind) who pays salary,do you really think it will happen

 

[Ryw]

If asia cup is called off, Pak still has an opportunity to host a tri-nation (or 4 Nation series). BD/SL said they don't want to move it to UAE (I would assume because of the heat there - and WC is just a month away after Asia cup, they don't want to risk extra injury). They did not say they won't tour PAK. I don't think I remember reading any objection from AFG either. Might aswell use that time to prepare for the wc and get on with something at this point. WC is the key here, rest are just hoopla.

If Pak refuse, why are you assuming that SL BD and AFG will come to Pak for a tournament, IND will compensate them with money and cricket tournament in IND,do you really think Pak is in any position to dictate others? Save yourself from embarrassment and arrange a Faysal Bank T20

 

[MenInG]

In a fresh proposal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to allow them to host just four first round games of the 2023 Asia Cup in their country, otherwise they would be left with no other have option but to withdraw from the tournament and also from the continental body.

PCB’s latest move comes in after its hybrid model was rejected by the member nations. In the hybrid model, PCB stated they all the India matches will be played at a neutral venue while the other games are to be played in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, PCB has also rejected the proposal of Sri Lanka hosting the entire tournament. Notably, Jay Shah, who is the BCCI secretary, is the president of ACC. It was Shah who had said last year that India won’t be travelling to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 due to security reasons.

“Yes, Najam Sethi as part of the plan B of the hybrid model proposed by us for the Asia Cup has informed the ACC this week in Dubai that PCB would be satisfied hosting four games at home,” a source close to the developments told PTI.

The source informed that PCB chief Najam Sethi, during his meeting with the ACC officials has conveyed that if his plan B is being rejected, they would be left with no other option but to withdraw from ACC as a member.

He also added that Sethi’s proposed to host the Pakistan versus Nepal, Afghanistan versus Bangladesh, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka v Bangladesh matches in their country. The rest of the matches can be held at a neutral venue (most probably Dubai) including the final.

“The one challenge now facing the ACC and us as hosts is that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India are insisting the event shouldn’t be held in UAE in September as the weather is very hot,” he added.

“In the recent past, BCCI has organized the entire (half) of IPL in UAE between September and November (in 2021) while the last two Asia Cups have also been held in UAE during the same period,” the PCB source reminded.

https://www.india.com/sports/asia-c...l-out-of-acc-if-rejected-bcci-vs-pcb-6044928/

 

[Energy]

It's a good proposal. It's what I initially also stated ie host a few matches in Pakistan and then move to UAE. Hosting something is better than hosting nothing.

 

[shah_1]

What I think will happen is that Asia Cup will happen without Pakistan and WC will happen without Pakistan as well.

BCCI is the boss at this point and Pakistan can’t do a damn about it.

 

[ahsan17]

The rational choice in current situation would be to

1) Play the Asia cup in Sri Lanka

2) Come to WC and play wherever BCCI organized their games.

3) Worry about 2025 in future.

4) Keep working on the side to arrange small compensatory tri series in Pak in future with Afg/Bangla/SL boards

Any other recommendation? Should Pakistan also give Pakistan side of Kashmir to India while we are at it?

 

[Giroux28]

The rational choice in current situation would be to

1) Play the Asia cup in Sri Lanka

2) Come to WC and play wherever BCCI organized their games.

3) Worry about 2025 in future.

4) Keep working on the side to arrange small compensatory tri series in Pak in future with Afg/Bangla/SL boards

So basically bow down to BCCI's tyranny

 

[Slim]

Pakistanis can forget about hosting any multi national tournament and any ICC event specifically if they cede and bend to the demands of BCCI. The sazishis in BCCI know very well what they are doing, their eyes are on having a precedent to eliminate any hopes of Pakistan hosting international cricket. I personally dont even want us to go for any hybrid model. If you attempt to harm international cricket in Pakistan, we draw the red line. The only option is boycott and leaving ACC. However, with that being said, PCB should still send its team to the WC. We need to show ICC that we are willing to go the distance when it comes to ICC. Please, God, for once let PCB be the smart one in the room.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Boards are not going to play 50 overs in the heat of UAE in September. Pakistan should hold the matches elsewhere.

The IPL is a t20 tournament and so was the last Asia cup.

The last odi asia cup resulted in injuries in UAE and hence teams are unwilling to travel.

 

[light]

If Pak refuse, why are you assuming that SL BD and AFG will come to Pak for a tournament, IND will compensate them with money and cricket tournament in IND,do you really think Pak is in any position to dictate others? Save yourself from embarrassment and arrange a Faysal Bank T20

Well then your board is terrible at negotiation. Not BCCI's fault that PCB shoots themselves on the foot each time dealing with other boards. Also, if I were PCB, I would quite down with trying to host anything in Pakistan at this point, considering what's happening in Pakistan at the moment. It's not safe for any team to tour there now.

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

If Pak refuse, why are you assuming that SL BD and AFG will come to Pak for a tournament, IND will compensate them with money and cricket tournament in IND,do you really think Pak is in any position to dictate others? Save yourself from embarrassment and arrange a Faysal Bank T20

It seems INDIA has started doing what you predicted.


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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to scrap a Test match and a Twenty20 international from the home series against Afghanistan, which was originally scheduled to take place in June.

The Afghan team were initially set to play two Tests, three one-day internationals, and three T20Is in a month-long tour.

However, after mutual discussions between the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the BCB, one Test and one T20I have been removed from the fixture, while the number of ODIs remained the same.

Jalal Younus, the BCB cricket operations committee chairman, informed the media in England, where Bangladesh are touring for a three-match ODI series against Ireland, that the series has been rescheduled, and discussions with the Afghan board are underway regarding the venues.

According to Jalal, the change was made following a request from the Afghan board, and the tourists will be playing a series in India between their tours of Bangladesh.

“They wanted to go to India after playing one format here. So we will play one Test, and later they will move to India during Eid-ul-Azha to play the series, and after completing their assignment in India, they will return to Bangladesh to play the remaining part of the series," Jalal explained.

Jalal also stated that Afghanistan are excited with the India series and requested a change in schedule.

The BCB has accepted their request, as they also have an Eid-ul-Azha break, and their players will be celebrating Eid.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...t-and-t20i-in-home-series-against-afghanistan

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Here is the latest and greatest that I read via an interview of Najam Sethi

Najam Sethi : If India comes here for champions trophy 2025 and Asia cup then we will go to India for the world cup, there is not other choice for India

 

[Saj]

Here is the latest and greatest that I read via an interview of Najam Sethi

Oh dear. Not the dreaded 2025 line.

 

[Kroll]

I understand your point on politics. However my point on Asia cup is a simple one, its a waste of time. If it was scrapped is anyone going to shed any tears? I doubt it very much.

In a normal cricketing calender if it was replaced, teams would just be playing other series etc.. in the T20 and ODI era now pretty much teams are keeping busy with world cups, CT and bilateral series. In the case of ODI bilateral series, even those are dying a death. The days of other mutli tournaments / Tri series etc outside of the main tournament as a regular thing are long gone.

Yeah, needs scrapped.

 

[moghul]

Be realistic , BCCI has practically bought the ICC and other ACC. Forget about Asia cup , boycott it and find some other way to give practice to the team for the WC. In worst case scenario , boycott the WC also.

 

[U$ofA]

Be realistic , BCCI has practically bought the ICC and other ACC. Forget about Asia cup , boycott it and find some other way to give practice to the team for the WC. In worst case scenario , boycott the WC also.

In total contrast to this, in another thread there have been posts on how ICC brought the BCCI to it's knees.

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

In total contrast to this, in another thread there have been posts on how ICC brought the BCCI to it's knees.

Bro, this made me burst into laughter. Kabhi UNT pahad ke neeche, to kbhi pahad unt ke neeche..Ppl r confused that who actually is the boss...BCCI cant do anything only when a matter comes into the juridisction of Indian Govt, after that its BCCI having its way all together...

 

[MenInG]

Salman Butt's suggestions from an interview:

“A neutral venue like this [England] is not viable for Asia Cup, it will not make sense as it will mean that there is not a single venue in Asia where it could be held"

“You can include England in it and make it Euro-Asia Cup. You can also give this suggestion. In the past, Austral-Asia Cup used to take place in which Australia participated. You can also include Ireland and Netherlands in it. It would be a World Cup like event, as it will have six teams from Asia and four countries from Europe, so it will be a ten-team tournament. It will be dress rehearsal for World Cup"

"You can come up with as many ideas as possible but you also have to see what is practically possible"

 

[Caved12]

This cup should be happening in Pakistan, the rest is all politics and gunda gardy from BCCI

 

[MenInG]

Ramiz Raja's view:

“I was shocked to hear the Chairman PCB saying it would be great to see the Asia Cup being played at Lord’s. Is he mentally stable or not?”

“The whole point of Asia Cup before the World Cup was that the teams get familiar with the conditions of the sub-continent,” he added.

“Another statement that made me angry was Mr Chairman telling the press they want to organise PSL season 9 in UAE because there are issues with taxation in Pakistan"

“At one hand you’re saying that Pakistan is safe for cricket regarding Asia Cup but on the other hand you are saying that PSL should not be conducted in Pakistan, how does that make sense?”

“It took us years to bring the PSL back to Pakistan and to show the world that Pakistan is finally ready to host International cricket but you want to nullify that? This is disappointing,”

 

[Babeikh]

In fairness the hybrid model with a few games in Pak before the tournament shifts to UAE or Sri Lanka is a fair compromise.

Leave aside Sethi's clown like statements, the model is a good solution and nobody should have a problem with it.

 

[Kianig89]

Realistically PCB has no other option than to either play Asia Cup at BCCi mercy or boycott the tourney there is no middle ground for PCB

 

[Babeikh]

Ramiz Raja's view:

“I was shocked to hear the Chairman PCB saying it would be great to see the Asia Cup being played at Lord’s. Is he mentally stable or not?”

“The whole point of Asia Cup before the World Cup was that the teams get familiar with the conditions of the sub-continent,” he added.

“Another statement that made me angry was Mr Chairman telling the press they want to organise PSL season 9 in UAE because there are issues with taxation in Pakistan"

“At one hand you’re saying that Pakistan is safe for cricket regarding Asia Cup but on the other hand you are saying that PSL should not be conducted in Pakistan, how does that make sense?”

“It took us years to bring the PSL back to Pakistan and to show the world that Pakistan is finally ready to host International cricket but you want to nullify that? This is disappointing,”

Ramiz is not making sense here.

Asia Cup in the UK was not an idea for 2023 but for the future. It is a good idea. It would get huge crowds and would be a huge commercial success.

Taxation and safety are entirely different issues.

 

[Savak]

Ramiz is not making sense here.

Asia Cup in the UK was not an idea for 2023 but for the future. It is a good idea. It would get huge crowds and would be a huge commercial success.

Taxation and safety are entirely different issues.

Will take Ramiz with a pinch of salt, his PJL project caused the board $4-5 million in losses, all stakeholders told him not go ahead with the project as it was completely unfeasible including the PCB finance and commercial department but he stubbornly bypassed everyone and went to the PCB Board of Governors to get the funds released and a lot of our domestic cricketers had not been paid for 4-5 months.

Sethi on the other hand launched the PSL successfully and has overseen the best PSL season within a few months of taking over. He is also proving to be more astute in negotiating with the BCCI where he is keeping all the options open.

I will take Sethi over Ramiz any day.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir's 2 cents on the issue


If the board wants to go to India, then they have to play Asia Cup anywhere, without any choices given. If they [board management] have decided that 'no, we aren't going for World Cup, no matter what.' Then they are supposed to take a back seat and let the boys play wherever and whatever they want, for instance, CPL or The Hundred, during that period of time, i.e., August or September. Players also have county contracts, so they can play freely without any strict national commitments," Amir said.

 

[Major]

Mohammad Amir's 2 cents on the issue


If the board wants to go to India, then they have to play Asia Cup anywhere, without any choices given. If they [board management] have decided that 'no, we aren't going for World Cup, no matter what.' Then they are supposed to take a back seat and let the boys play wherever and whatever they want, for instance, CPL or The Hundred, during that period of time, i.e., August or September. Players also have county contracts, so they can play freely without any strict national commitments," Amir said.

This is non of Amirs concern.

 

[Rajdeep]

BCCI to BOYCOTT Asia Cup 2023? Pakistan gets Bangladesh & Sri Lanka’s support for hybrid model

Some sigh of relief for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have extended support to the new hybrid plan for Asia Cup 2023. PCB chairman Najam Sethi has submitted the proposal to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Now, ACC President Jay Shah, who is also the BCCI secretary, will assess the proposal in the next two days before taking a call. However, as BCCI has been adamant on shifting the entire tournament, a “boycott” from India’s perspective cannot be ruled out.

What are PCB’s proposals?

Proposal 1: Pakistan host all games while India play their matches at a neutral venue

Proposal 2: The tournament is divided into two phases with Pakistan hosting the first round of games while India play all their games at a neutral venue in the 2nd phase. The final will also be held at a neutral venue.

“I have not seen the proposal. But there has been no change in our stance. We want the tournament to be played at a neutral venue and not the UAE. We can’t risk any more injuries with the kind of heat there. Sri Lanka is best suited for the tournament. As of now, we have not discussed anything about boycotting it. Let’s first understand the situation and then we will take a call,” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport.

https://www.insidesport.in/cricket-...ngladesh-sri-lankas-support-for-hybrid-model/

 

[DeadlyVenom]

BCCI to BOYCOTT Asia Cup 2023? Pakistan gets Bangladesh & Sri Lanka’s support for hybrid model

Some sigh of relief for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have extended support to the new hybrid plan for Asia Cup 2023. PCB chairman Najam Sethi has submitted the proposal to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Now, ACC President Jay Shah, who is also the BCCI secretary, will assess the proposal in the next two days before taking a call. However, as BCCI has been adamant on shifting the entire tournament, a “boycott” from India’s perspective cannot be ruled out.

What are PCB’s proposals?

Proposal 1: Pakistan host all games while India play their matches at a neutral venue

Proposal 2: The tournament is divided into two phases with Pakistan hosting the first round of games while India play all their games at a neutral venue in the 2nd phase. The final will also be held at a neutral venue.

“I have not seen the proposal. But there has been no change in our stance. We want the tournament to be played at a neutral venue and not the UAE. We can’t risk any more injuries with the kind of heat there. Sri Lanka is best suited for the tournament. As of now, we have not discussed anything about boycotting it. Let’s first understand the situation and then we will take a call,” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport.

https://www.insidesport.in/cricket-...ngladesh-sri-lankas-support-for-hybrid-model/

Could Pakistan and Sri Lanka work has a hybrid?

 

[Rana]

This is non of Amirs concern.

He didn’t go out of his way and make it his concern. What wrong is he saying here?

 

[Firebat]

If BCCI will boycott a hybrid Asia Cup then why bother with the hybrid! Just moving out of Pakistan for no reason. Whole thing makes no sense.

 

[MenInG]

Options running out - they will take what's given to them.