Where will Asia Cup 2023 be played?

[cricketjoshila]

Don't know what will PCB gain by boycotting the World Cup.

They are trying to find some leverage over BCCI.

 

[Hitman]

They are trying to find some leverage over BCCI.

They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by boycotting the World Cup. And make no mistake, the ICC won't take it silently.

 

[Major]

There was a Asia cup without Pakistan.

And there can be another.

which one?

 

[the Great Khan]

which one?

In the 80's I believe.

We can't afford it innthe UAE. Our matches other than with India won't really attract a crowd. In Pakistan we'll get almost full houses in many of the stadiums.

And don't worry about the politics. The people who are responsible for the politics will ensure security. The situation is man made and they can turn it off like a tap.

Finally to not playing in the 50 over world cup. I think it will start the long process of the end of 50 over cricket. We shouldn't go to India. We may lose out on revenue but so what. We can make it up..it won't be the end of the world for us. But it will make a big statement.

 

[Titan24]

They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by boycotting the World Cup. And make no mistake, the ICC won't take it silently.

BCCI should then try to schedule Pakistan's matches in UAE if they expect Pakistan to schedule India's matches in UAE or whatever they are suggesting for Asia Cup. Security concerns cant be one way.

 

[the Great Khan]

They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by boycotting the World Cup. And make no mistake, the ICC won't take it silently.

What are they gonna do? Nothing. We are one of their major members and if they want to sanctions a team supported by 220 million then they can go ahead. Cricket is dying sport in the uk. Its ok in oz but they have a populace of about a million. Nobody really cares about the kiwis. Dying in south Africa. Dead in the windies. .

Pakistan and India keep this game alive.

 

[Major]

In the 80's I believe.

We can't afford it innthe UAE. Our matches other than with India won't really attract a crowd. In Pakistan we'll get almost full houses in many of the stadiums.

And don't worry about the politics. The people who are responsible for the politics will ensure security. The situation is man made and they can turn it off like a tap.

Finally to not playing in the 50 over world cup. I think it will start the long process of the end of 50 over cricket. We shouldn't go to India. We may lose out on revenue but so what. We can make it up..it won't be the end of the world for us. But it will make a big statement.

If the Asia Cup does happen in Pakistan, even though its a long shot. But if it does, i really hope they give the India game to Rawal pindi... Man a series with India alone in Pakistan where they tour the country would be box office

 

[MenInG]

If the Asia Cup does happen in Pakistan, even though its a long shot. But if it does, i really hope they give the India game to Rawal pindi... Man a series with India alone in Pakistan where they tour the country would be box office

Why do you think India will come to Pakistan? That would be like negating all they have said in the past and they will look stupid.

Its not happening and my real concern is what if India and Pakistan reach the final of the Asia Cup? Where will the final be held? Holding it in Dubai will be a travesty for the Pakistan public. Maybe ACC can flyover 10k fans across on their credit card?

 

[Major]

Why do you think India will come to Pakistan? That would be like negating all they have said in the past and they will look stupid.

Its not happening and my real concern is what if India and Pakistan reach the final of the Asia Cup? Where will the final be held? Holding it in Dubai will be a travesty for the Pakistan public. Maybe ACC can flyover 10k fans across on their credit card?

just my wishful thinking.

 

[Osama Shafeeqe]

They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by boycotting the World Cup. And make no mistake, the ICC won't take it silently.

What can the ICC do if Pak boycotts the world cup? India have tried to boycott everything Pakistani for the last 10 years except the world cup, Pakistan will merely go one step further. Pakistan should not be taken advantage of, the Pak vs Ind game is a cash cow for the ICC and BCCI and Pakistan gains very little from it. Pakistan doesn't even get the 2nd most in terms of the ICC pie in these tournaments. Without Pak vs Ind all countries will lose money but at least Pakistan will have dignity.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by boycotting the World Cup. And make no mistake, the ICC won't take it silently.

Pakistan have to boycott the WC. Because if India force this arrangement for the Asia Cup, (I.e. taking the rights away from Pakistan), they’ll 100% do the same for the Champions Trophy in 2025.

The 2025 Champions Trophy is Pakistan’s first ICC event since the 1999 World Cup. Can’t have India sabotaging that event for its political purposes.

Thus, Pakistan need to take a stand. Yes, there will be short term pain, but nothing worth fighting for ever came easy.

 

[Arabian_Tiger]

Wrong. Theres no Asia Cup without Pakistan. Go play your Nidhas 2.0

Everyone remembers NIDHAS cup, u too thats why u mentioned it. It only proves that its India whose participation matters in any tournament coz every match that involves India generates a lot of views. ZIM vs India was a sold out in T20WC in Australia...

 

[cricketjoshila]

BCCI should then try to schedule Pakistan's matches in UAE if they expect Pakistan to schedule India's matches in UAE or whatever they are suggesting for Asia Cup. Security concerns cant be one way.

Let Pakistan convince other teams to hold the Asia cup without India.

Let bcci convince other teams to hold the WC without Pakistan.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Pakistan have to boycott the WC. Because if India force this arrangement for the Asia Cup, (I.e. taking the rights away from Pakistan), they’ll 100% do the same for the Champions Trophy in 2025.

The 2025 Champions Trophy is Pakistan’s first ICC event since the 1999 World Cup. Can’t have India sabotaging that event for its political purposes.

Thus, Pakistan need to take a stand. Yes, there will be short term pain, but nothing worth fighting for ever came easy.

Pakistan will lose 30mn usd. And the 2025 CT will be moved anyways.

There is no ICC tournament without India.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What are they gonna do? Nothing. We are one of their major members and if they want to sanctions a team supported by 220 million then they can go ahead. Cricket is dying sport in the uk. Its ok in oz but they have a populace of about a million. Nobody really cares about the kiwis. Dying in south Africa. Dead in the windies. .

Pakistan and India keep this game alive.

Its amusing how you are trying to hyphenate Pakistan with India.

Indian money is keeping cricket alive. Not Pakistan.

Its easy Choice for ICC whether they want 1.4bn fans with 80 per cent revenue or 220mn fans with little revenue.

What can ICC do? Let's see.

Not pay Pakistan the 30mn they were to get for the 2023 WC participation.

Take away the CT 2025.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Pakistan will lose 30mn usd. And the 2025 CT will be moved anyways.

There is no ICC tournament without India.

World cricket isn’t India’s stepchild, that the CT will be moved from Pakistan.

Not happening. Looking forward to the reasoning, and the shiploads of compensation that’ll be due if that’s even tried.

 

[cricketjoshila]

World cricket isn’t India’s stepchild, that the CT will be moved from Pakistan.

Not happening. Looking forward to the reasoning, and the shiploads of compensation that’ll be due if that’s even tried.

India doesn't go. Sponsors and Broadcasters dont pay. There is no tournament.

Compensation? Lol.

Pakistan can skip ICC tournaments and face no consequences. But Pakistanis expect shiploads of compensation if ICC takes action.

 

[Rajdeep]

Whatever chance of hosting in Pakistan it had is now gone after PSL openly mocked Abhinandan in giant screen.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

India doesn't go. Sponsors and Broadcasters dont pay. There is no tournament.

Compensation? Lol.

Pakistan can skip ICC tournaments and face no consequences. But Pakistanis expect shiploads of compensation if ICC takes action.

Perhaps you don’t understand how contracts work. There’s little reason to take away the CT barring the Indians throwing their toys out of the pram.

The tournament gets moved and the ICC pays compensation. That likelihood is as real as the quality of Pakistan’s tea.

Couldn’t care less about India/sponsors etc. Thats for the ICC to sort out with the Indians

 

[cricketjoshila]

Perhaps you don’t understand how contracts work. There’s little reason to take away the CT barring the Indians throwing their toys out of the pram.

The tournament gets moved and the ICC pays compensation. That likelihood is as real as the quality of Pakistan’s tea.

Couldn’t care less about India/sponsors etc. Thats for the ICC to sort out with the Indians

Perhaps you should read the members participation agreement. The one signed for ICC cycle 2015-2023 and what are the penalties for Pakistan if they don't participate in 2023 WC.

The members participation agreement for 2024 to 2031 hasn't been signed and India is one of the boards that hasn't signed the agreement.

https://www.cricket.com/news/india-...ion-agreement-for-2024-31-cycle-1653666333018



So the likelihood of Pakistan getting anything is as real as Pakistan's tea or Pakistan's economy. None existent.

Doesn't matter whether you care or not for sponsors. ICC does because they have to pay bills and other members care because they get money and PCB cares because 50 per cent of the PCBs revenue comes from ICC.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Whatever chance of hosting in Pakistan it had is now gone after PSL openly mocked Abhinandan in giant screen.

You gonna cry in every thread about this, move on.

Abhinandan sipping tea is a global meme, just like the bald pak cricket fan.

Besides, it’ll be ACC’s loss if Pakistan pulls out of the Asia Cup, there’s a reason why they always fix the groups just to get 2-3 games of the biggest rivalry in sports.

 

[Slim]

There was a Asia cup without Pakistan.

And there can be another.

Good, go play it then. ACC is a trash body which has done zero for the game. Its best for Pakistan to leave it.

 

[Slim]

Pakistan have to boycott the WC. Because if India force this arrangement for the Asia Cup, (I.e. taking the rights away from Pakistan), they’ll 100% do the same for the Champions Trophy in 2025.

The 2025 Champions Trophy is Pakistan’s first ICC event since the 1999 World Cup. Can’t have India sabotaging that event for its political purposes.

Thus, Pakistan need to take a stand. Yes, there will be short term pain, but nothing worth fighting for ever came easy.

I dont know why the likes of you and [MENTION=253]the Great Khan[/MENTION] are so foolhardy. Why are you comparing an ACC event to an ICC event? Some serious comprehension issues. If India boycotts CT, it will be for ICC to deal with India and we all know BCCI cannot do that. Theres a reason they keep playing Pakistan in ICC tournies. Hell, even if they do, then it open the floodgates and we can start boycotting stuff from our end too but lets PLEASE play it smartly.

ACC is a clown body and one of the worst run organisations around. Since its a BCCI controlled body, its best for us to LEAVE it and this sham of a body will die its own pathetic death.

 

[Slim]

Everyone remembers NIDHAS cup, u too thats why u mentioned it. It only proves that its India whose participation matters in any tournament coz every match that involves India generates a lot of views. ZIM vs India was a sold out in T20WC in Australia...

Sorry to burst your delusional bubble but i remembered Nidhas because its the only recent tri series which involved Asian teams without Pakistan. Theres nothing else to it lmao

No one cares what gets sold out. There are SO many of you. You guys are literally the biggest population on this planet and you think filling up stadiums with that kinda population is something special? Get a hold of yourself.

 

[Slim]

Pakistan will lose 30mn usd. And the 2025 CT will be moved anyways.

There is no ICC tournament without India.

Not sure what you are smoking nowadays but whats the reason behind this delusion of CT 2025 moving from Pakistan? Curious

 

[Slim]

You gonna cry in every thread about this, move on.

Abhinandan sipping tea is a global meme, just like the bald pak cricket fan.

Besides, it’ll be ACC’s loss if Pakistan pulls out of the Asia Cup, there’s a reason why they always fix the groups just to get 2-3 games of the biggest rivalry in sports.

ACC by its broadcasting contract is required to ensure that India and Pakistan play at least twice in its tournament. Without Pakistan, ACC will be in big trouble and i would love to see that happening!

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Perhaps you should read the members participation agreement. The one signed for ICC cycle 2015-2023 and what are the penalties for Pakistan if they don't participate in 2023 WC.

The members participation agreement for 2024 to 2031 hasn't been signed and India is one of the boards that hasn't signed the agreement.

https://www.cricket.com/news/india-...ion-agreement-for-2024-31-cycle-1653666333018



So the likelihood of Pakistan getting anything is as real as Pakistan's tea or Pakistan's economy. None existent.

Doesn't matter whether you care or not for sponsors. ICC does because they have to pay bills and other members care because they get money and PCB cares because 50 per cent of the PCBs revenue comes from ICC.

Look, your arguments have as much realistic substance as the BCCI has integrity (Actually non-existent)

We can have this cute back and forth but the CT isn’t realistically being shifted. Perhaps you’ve watched too many Akshay Kumar movies to remember how the real world works.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Not sure what you are smoking nowadays but whats the reason behind this delusion of CT 2025 moving from Pakistan? Curious

If India doesn't play CT 2025 in Pakistan, will PCB compensate ICC for the loss of revenue?

 

[cricketjoshila]

ACC by its broadcasting contract is required to ensure that India and Pakistan play at least twice in its tournament. Without Pakistan, ACC will be in big trouble and i would love to see that happening!

Please post a source for this claim.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Look, your arguments have as much realistic substance as the BCCI has integrity (Actually non-existent)

We can have this cute back and forth but the CT isn’t realistically being shifted. Perhaps you’ve watched too many Akshay Kumar movies to remember how the real world works.

If India doesn't play in Pakistan the chances of CT shifting is as realistic as India's economy (Very Strong) and Pakistan being able to do anything about it is strong as Pakistan's economy (Very fragile).

You have no idea how the real world works, the one who brings the money and pays the bill runs the show and that certainly isn't Pakistan.

 

[ArabKnight]

India will play in Pakistan.

They must.

 

[U$ofA]

If India doesn't play in Pakistan the chances of CT shifting is as realistic as India's economy (Very Strong) and Pakistan being able to do anything about it is strong as Pakistan's economy (Very fragile).

You have no idea how the real world works, the one who brings the money and pays the bill runs the show and that certainly isn't Pakistan.

This is the reality and the real world.

 

[U$ofA]

India will play in Pakistan.

They must.

Will and Must are two different things. You have to pick one.

 

[ArabKnight]

Will and Must are two different things. You have to pick one.

You may believe, India willn’t play.

India must play and they will under obligation of the will of Pakistan and the boards’ negotiations.

 

[cricketjoshila]

You may believe, India willn’t play.

India must play and they will under obligation of the will of Pakistan and the boards’ negotiations.

Under the obligation of the will of Pakistan?

 

[Arabian_Tiger]

Sorry to burst your delusional bubble but i remembered Nidhas because its the only recent tri series which involved Asian teams without Pakistan. Theres nothing else to it lmao

No one cares what gets sold out. There are SO many of you. You guys are literally the biggest population on this planet and you think filling up stadiums with that kinda population is something special? Get a hold of yourself.

You are contradicting yourself..The success of NIDHAS is what makes you remember it even without the presence of PAK not becoz PAK didnt participate in it after being an Asian team.

And why should we get a hold of ourself, just coz u cant bear the reality that India is running the ICC due to its huge market for sponsors.

 

[aqeelPK]

Govt has given PCB the green signal to take firm stance towards India and ensured its full support. No more Indo/Pak cricket in future as long as India not travel to Pakistan. PCB will add extra tours in FTP and seek tax reliefs and special allocations in fiscal budget from govt to cover up any financial losses.
Congratulations to all Indians.

 

[Savak]

Govt has given PCB the green signal to take firm stance towards India and ensured its full support. No more Indo/Pak cricket in future as long as India not travel to Pakistan. PCB will add extra tours in FTP and seek tax reliefs and special allocations in fiscal budget from govt to cover up any financial losses.
Congratulations to all Indians.

This cannot be true. Pakistan is bankrupt

 

[aqeelPK]

This cannot be true. Pakistan is bankrupt

Federal govt will have 75,000bnRs funds for next fiscal year. Surely they can manage 4-6bn for PCB if required. Plus its election year and anti India stance would help PMLN hold onto punjabi talibs vote bank.

 

[aqeelPK]

Federal govt will have 75,000bnRs funds for next fiscal year. Surely they can manage 4-6bn for PCB if required. Plus its election year and anti India stance would help PMLN hold onto punjabi talibs vote bank.

Correction: 7,500bn*
Pakistan has already changed its policy towards India in the past 3-4 years largely unnoticed by the general public. We have moved on, put India on don't care mode. Stopped firing bullets at LoC. Stopped al-badr's operations, banned all trade and so on. E.g. govt could've provided onions at 120Rs per Kg instead of 280 had they imported from India instead of ubekistan and iran. There are many more such examples where we had beared losses due yo policy change. I am 100% sure they would do the same with cricket plus I have some strong inside info to back it up.

 

[U$ofA]

Govt has given PCB the green signal to take firm stance towards India and ensured its full support. No more Indo/Pak cricket in future as long as India not travel to Pakistan. PCB will add extra tours in FTP and seek tax reliefs and special allocations in fiscal budget from govt to cover up any financial losses.
Congratulations to all Indians.

Why should the Pakistan taxpayer bear this burden?

 

[daytrader]

Pakistan UNLIKELY To Travel To India For ODI World Cup 2023 – Report
ODI World Cup 2023: Well-placed sources in the federal government have revealed that the government is concerned about the safety of Pakistan players, saying that sending the team to India would be a big risk.

In what would come as damning news for cricket fans, Pakistan is unlikely to travel to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup after being denied NOC by the government. As per a report in ‘The News’, the federal government of Pakistan has refused to give NOC to the Pakistan team for the World Cup citing security issues.

Well-placed sources in the federal government have revealed that the government is concerned about the safety of Pakistan players, saying that sending the team to India would be a big risk.

“We have some serious security concerns and hence cannot allow our cricketers to travel to India,” a government official when contacted said as quoted by The News.

Meanwhile, there is already a high-drama taking place between the two countries over Asia Cup. Pakistan is hosting the Asia Cup and India has given clarity that the team will not be traveling to Pakistan.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah even said that the Board will push for a change in venue.In response, Pakistan Cricket Board has maintained a firm stance that if the Indian team doesn’t come to Pakistan or the venue of the event is changed, they won’t send the Pakistan team to India for the World Cup. In all probability, it may eventually be decided that India plays its Asia Cup fixtures in Dubai. That is an option that will surely be looked into.

There would be more clarity on the situation when the next Asian Cricket Council meeting takes place.

India.com

 

[MenInG]

Keeping in view India’s rigid stance over the Asia Cup scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan later this year, the government so far has not given its go-ahead to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for national team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup being staged in India, and has reserved its decision in this regard, Dawn has learnt.

The Asia Cup 50-over event is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan in September, around a month before the 10-nation World Cup starts in India.

Sources in the federal government and the PCB told Dawn that when the Board last week sought government’s permission for the World Cup participation, the government did not give its go-ahead and decided to wait till India’s final decision regarding its participation in the six-team Asia Cup.

“You can’t say that we are going to boycott the upcoming World Cup [in India]. However, the government so far has not given us any assurance or permission. The government, it seems, before taking any final decision, will wait for India’s response regarding the Asia Cup,” a source in the PCB said.

The International Cricket Council’s Board of Governors meeting is taking place in Dubai on March 20, in which the PCB will share the government’s stance and concerns over India’s approach towards the Asia Cup, the source added.

According to sources, since the government has not flatly refused its team’s participation in the World Cup in India and only held the decision in this regard because of the Asia Cup issue, the PCB meanwhile will take appropriate steps required for Pakistan’s smooth participation in the global event. Therefore, the PCB during the upcoming ICC meeting will also seek tax exemptions. Furthermore, it will request the game’s world governing body to ensure timely issuance of visas for the team, media and fans.

ACC MEETING

After attending the ICC meeting, PCB Interim Management Committee chairman Najam Sethi next day will participate in the executive board meeting of the Asian Cricket Council, in which he will share the details of arrangements being made by the country for hosting the Asia Cup.

The PCB chief in the meeting will also convey to the ACC that Pakistan welcomes all participating teams of the Asia Cup for which the country will provide top-class facilities.

It is relevant to note here that the Pakistan government is also considering pulling out of the Asia Cup if the country is stripped of the tournament’s hosting rights.

In October last year, doubts were raised over Pakistan’s status as the Asia Cup hosts after Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, who is also ACC president, claimed the tournament would be held at a neutral venue because Indian team wouldn’t travel to Pakistan for the continental event.

Pakistan responded by threatening to withdraw from the 2023 World Cup in India, and is also mulling that if the venue is shifted, the country will not participate in this event.

“Sports should be kept separate from politics. Pakistan is one of the best cricket hosts in the world. Even right now, international women players are enjoying cricket in our country. Moreover, the eighth edition of HBL Pakistan Super League, which is one of the world’s top franchise-based league, is in progress here. Therefore, one can [simply] laugh at India’s stance that their team cannot tour Pakistan [for the Asia Cup],” said a government official.

Published in Dawn, March 12th, 2023

 

[SM1989]

Given the hindutva charged atmosphere in India, it clearly isn't safe for our players to be there. We should not risk their security at all and demand that our matches are played in UAE. If the ICC is not willing to accede, then there is no harm in boycotting the world cup.

 

[cricketjoshila]

BCCI should under no circumstance agree to shift pakistani matches out of India. If Pakistan threatens to boycott well so be it.

Let ICC move the entire WC out of India and play without India if they want to acede to pakistan's demands.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Given the hindutva charged atmosphere in India, it clearly isn't safe for our players to be there. We should not risk their security at all and demand that our matches are played in UAE. If the ICC is not willing to accede, then there is no harm in boycotting the world cup.

yes it is not safe. Boycott the WC and stay in Pakistan.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

yes it is not safe. Boycott the WC and stay in Pakistan.

Isn’t the whole point for the host country to keep participating teams, management and fans safe?

 

[nextover666666]

Given the hindutva charged atmosphere in India, it clearly isn't safe for our players to be there. We should not risk their security at all and demand that our matches are played in UAE. If the ICC is not willing to accede, then there is no harm in boycotting the world cup.

Agree 1000 percent its not safe for our PAKISTANI players.

Safety is the most important things, cricket even if its a world cup is just a game at the end of the day. The safety of our players should always be the number 1 priority.

 

[shah9425]

BCCI should under no circumstance agree to shift pakistani matches out of India. If Pakistan threatens to boycott well so be it.

Let ICC move the entire WC out of India and play without India if they want to acede to pakistan's demands.

Yeah it would be better WC without India for sure

 

[Arabian_Tiger]

Yeah it would be better WC without India for sure

Let's see if ICC and the sponspors agree with it...

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

The biggest Farce is that the ICC allows a fascist country like India and its leader who has Hitler ideologies to play the sport let alone dictate to it.
It makes a mockery of the Game.

To all those who believe that Pakistan not participating at the world Cup wont make a difference are deluded and Delusional.

The facts are that the Pakistan v India games are pivotal for the tournament to be successful and both the ICC and BCCI know this. Broadcasters insist on this game being played hence why they always meet at the group stages.

There are many other financial reasons that I can not disclose as I know people in the sports Broadcasting industry.

Don't allow your BCCI to mislead you through media propaganda.

Without Pakistan there is no World Cup. You best believe that.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Yeah it would be better WC without India for sure

Who will pay? PCB?

 

[Ryw]

Who will pay? PCB?

Pakistan is the Brazil of cricket, economically poor but in terms of cricket game Rich

 

[Arabian_Tiger]

Pakistan is the Brazil of cricket, economically poor but in terms of cricket game Rich

Brazil is also the most successful team in the Football world cup, having won five titles and finished second twice. What about Pakistan ?

 

[aqeelPK]

Brazil is also the most successful team in the Football world cup, having won five titles and finished second twice. What about Pakistan ?

Brazil 7 finals in 93 years, Pakistan 5 finals in 48 years.

 

[Arabian_Tiger]

Brazil 7 finals in 93 years, Pakistan 5 finals in 48 years.

How many teams play football and how many cricket ? And its also about winning the tournament which matters more not only reaching the final of the tournament. Play 10 finals and win 6. And play 20 finals and win 3. Which is better ?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Pakistan is the Brazil of cricket, economically poor but in terms of cricket game Rich

Lol. Brazil is not economically poor. Its a middle income country.

 

[daytrader]

Najam Sethi's update on the issue via a press conference -

"I have kept my options open because when all teams are coming to Pakistan and have no issues with security. Then why is India worried about security? In the same way, we can also have security concerns over sending our team to India for the World Cup and I will be bringing this to the table at the coming meetings,"

"Obviously we don’t support India's stance because we want to hold the Asia Cup and remember it is not just about the Asia Cup and World Cup it is also about the Champions Trophy in 2025 in Pakistan.

"I had sought advice from the government and the situation is that we have to go by what our patron-in-chief tells us to do. If he says go and play in World Cup even if India doesn’t come for Asia Cup, what can we do? If he says don’t go it is a similar situation for us," he added.

"What can I say about what happened in the Asian Cricket Council board meeting? There was no resolution,"

 

[YousafTheBeast]

With Sethi in charge here’s what will happen:

Asia Cup gets shifted to UAE, in return India promise to tour Pakistan in 2029 - Fast forward to 2029, India refuse to tour Pakistan.

Pakistan participates in WC23, Najam Sethi tells us how we would’ve boycotted the WC had India not promised to tour us.

 

[U$ofA]

Yeah it would be better WC without India for sure

In such an event, what would happen to the $3 Billion broadcast deal?

 

[U$ofA]

The biggest Farce is that the ICC allows a fascist country like India and its leader who has Hitler ideologies to play the sport let alone dictate to it.
It makes a mockery of the Game.

To all those who believe that Pakistan not participating at the world Cup wont make a difference are deluded and Delusional.

The facts are that the Pakistan v India games are pivotal for the tournament to be successful and both the ICC and BCCI know this. Broadcasters insist on this game being played hence why they always meet at the group stages.

There are many other financial reasons that I can not disclose as I know people in the sports Broadcasting industry.

Don't allow your BCCI to mislead you through media propaganda.

Without Pakistan there is no World Cup. You best believe that.

Would the inverse (i.e. India) also be true?

 

[U$ofA]

With Sethi in charge here’s what will happen:

Asia Cup gets shifted to UAE, in return India promise to tour Pakistan in 2029 - Fast forward to 2029, India refuse to tour Pakistan.

Pakistan participates in WC23, Najam Sethi tells us how we would’ve boycotted the WC had India not promised to tour us.

This rings a very familiar bell.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Would the inverse (i.e. India) also be true?

May be you should ask him what will happen to the 3bn thst ICC will get for the broadcast rights in India.

 

[nextover666666]

The biggest Farce is that the ICC allows a fascist country like India and its leader who has Hitler ideologies to play the sport let alone dictate to it.
It makes a mockery of the Game.

To all those who believe that Pakistan not participating at the world Cup wont make a difference are deluded and Delusional.

The facts are that the Pakistan v India games are pivotal for the tournament to be successful and both the ICC and BCCI know this. Broadcasters insist on this game being played hence why they always meet at the group stages.

There are many other financial reasons that I can not disclose as I know people in the sports Broadcasting industry.

Don't allow your BCCI to mislead you through media propaganda.

Without Pakistan there is no World Cup. You best believe that.

Exactly spot on 100 percent

Too many delusional fans out their.

 

[daytrader]

Shoaib Akhtar Wants Asia Cup 2023 To Take Place In Sri Lanka If Not In Pakistan


"I want Asia Cup 2023 to be held in Pakistan if not Pakistan then Sri Lanka. I want to see India and Pakistan play the final in Asia Cup and World Cup. Nothing else should happen in world cricket just India and Pakistan finals" - Shoaib Akhtar to ANI.

 

[Firebat]

Should India Travel To Pakistan For Asia Cup 2023? Harbhajan Singh Has His Say

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that India should not travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023. According to him, there are a lot of risks involved which have to be considered before making any decision. While speaking to ANI Harbhajan said, "India shouldn't travel to Pakistan as it isn't safe there and why are we taking risk of travelling when their own people aren't safe in their country? Our government is taking the correct decision not to go to Pakistan for any series as our first priority is the safety of our players."

He also reflected on India's chances of lifting the World Test Championship for the first time. India has qualified for the WTC final for a second consecutive time. Two years ago India squared off against New Zealand at Rose Bowl, Southampton, England.

Even though India performed well in the overcast and unpredictable conditions New Zealand's fast bowler Kyle Jamieson produced an incredible performance to unsettle the Indian batters. India's bowling department fell short in the second innings as they were only able to pick up two wickets. But this time the Turbanator believes that India will fare well in the final.

"Every time the Indian Team steps on the pitch we all have high hopes for their victory. Even this time we want them to be victorious. We hope that the result would be different this time and India ends up with a victory. Virat Kohli scored a century he is in a good form I believe that we have a goofed chance. If India scores 400 runs then they have the bowlers to take wickets and win the game," Harbhajan continued.

India will play the WTC final without their key pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. But Harbhajan believes that Indian pacers have the potential to step up against Australia.

"The team will feel the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. But we have Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur a bowler who has performed well in the Test format. Even Deepak Chahar could perform well in England. India needs to find the third bowler, Umesh Yadav is also there. So we have good bowlers. Our spinners have played a lot of cricket Jadeja and Ashwin have played there but I think only one will play there. We don't have Bumrah but I think Shami will step up on the occasion."

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sho...-cup-2023-harbhajan-singh-has-his-say-3868622

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Should India Travel To Pakistan For Asia Cup 2023? Harbhajan Singh Has His Say

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that India should not travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023. According to him, there are a lot of risks involved which have to be considered before making any decision. While speaking to ANI Harbhajan said, "India shouldn't travel to Pakistan as it isn't safe there and why are we taking risk of travelling when their own people aren't safe in their country? Our government is taking the correct decision not to go to Pakistan for any series as our first priority is the safety of our players."

He also reflected on India's chances of lifting the World Test Championship for the first time. India has qualified for the WTC final for a second consecutive time. Two years ago India squared off against New Zealand at Rose Bowl, Southampton, England.

Even though India performed well in the overcast and unpredictable conditions New Zealand's fast bowler Kyle Jamieson produced an incredible performance to unsettle the Indian batters. India's bowling department fell short in the second innings as they were only able to pick up two wickets. But this time the Turbanator believes that India will fare well in the final.

"Every time the Indian Team steps on the pitch we all have high hopes for their victory. Even this time we want them to be victorious. We hope that the result would be different this time and India ends up with a victory. Virat Kohli scored a century he is in a good form I believe that we have a goofed chance. If India scores 400 runs then they have the bowlers to take wickets and win the game," Harbhajan continued.

India will play the WTC final without their key pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. But Harbhajan believes that Indian pacers have the potential to step up against Australia.

"The team will feel the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. But we have Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur a bowler who has performed well in the Test format. Even Deepak Chahar could perform well in England. India needs to find the third bowler, Umesh Yadav is also there. So we have good bowlers. Our spinners have played a lot of cricket Jadeja and Ashwin have played there but I think only one will play there. We don't have Bumrah but I think Shami will step up on the occasion."

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sho...-cup-2023-harbhajan-singh-has-his-say-3868622

Another Modi's rear licker to stay in the good books of BJP or else, they will send him to jail under a false accusation of supporting Khalistan movement.

India's non-cricket sports teams have been regularly visiting Pakistan in the last few years - and yes that's when "Our people were not safe in our you country ". You Idiot!

Be brave enough and let your board to NOT go to Pakistan and more importantly, do NOT try to influence small Asian boards to not visit Pakistan.


These baighairuts have no shame. Can't live with Pakistan, can't live without Pakistan either.

 

[PakEngFan]

Shoaib Akhtar Wants Asia Cup 2023 To Take Place In Sri Lanka If Not In Pakistan


"I want Asia Cup 2023 to be held in Pakistan if not Pakistan then Sri Lanka. I want to see India and Pakistan play the final in Asia Cup and World Cup. Nothing else should happen in world cricket just India and Pakistan finals" - Shoaib Akhtar to ANI.

Shoaib akhtar has no self respect. Always begging India. Just like few posters here.

 

[Savak]

India is going to use the Zaman Park Stand off as an excuse to avoid going to Pakistan.

 

[daytrader]

PCB officials to meet ACC members

Representatives of the Asia Cup hosts Pakistan and officials of the member countries of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will hold a series of meetings that will begin from today (Saturday) in Dubai to prepare the groundwork for the expected meetings of the bigwigs later in the week.

The PCB officials including Chief Operating Officer (COO) Slaman Naseer and Faisal Hasnain have already left for Dubai to prepare the groundwork for the most important week for Pakistan cricket in recent times.

‘The News has’ has learnt that so far there has been no change in stance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not crossing over the border to play Asia Cup matches, rather the BCCI is interested in taking the Asia Cup to the UAE.

Pakistan’s point of view, backed by all the neutral elements including some ICC member countries, remains the same.

The PCB high-ups think that hosting Asia Cup is genuine right of Pakistan after successful return of international cricket to the country and overwhelming success of PSL VIII.

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https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1051227-pcb-officials-to-meet-acc-members

 

[SM1989]

You are contradicting yourself..The success of NIDHAS is what makes you remember it even without the presence of PAK not becoz PAK didnt participate in it after being an Asian team.

And why should we get a hold of ourself, just coz u cant bear the reality that India is running the ICC due to its huge market for sponsors.

We only remember Nidahas because of the Bangladesh Team’s antics

 

[Firebat]

Representatives of the Asia Cup hosts Pakistan and officials of the member countries of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will hold a series of meetings that will begin from today (Saturday) in Dubai to prepare the groundwork for the expected meetings of the bigwigs later in the week.

The PCB officials including Chief Operating Officer (COO) Slaman Naseer and Faisal Hasnain have already left for Dubai to prepare the groundwork for the most important week for Pakistan cricket in recent times.

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi, at a press conference, ahead of his departure for Dubai to attend ACC and ICC meetings.

“It's important to see how other members (of ACC) look at our stance on Asia Cup. What they think is important, but in the end we must realise how much clout the BCCI with its financial power carries in world cricket,”

“I have been in contact with senior members of ACC. I have informed them about our problems and we will try and find honourable solutions to the problems"

“I will also be talking to the BCCI secretary and ACC President, Jay Shah. I will see how the meetings go and then come back and after consulting relevant authorities take a final decision on whether we will send our team to India for the World Cup"

 

[daytrader]

Let BCCI take call on India’s travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup: Anurag Thakur

Sports minister Anurag Thakur deflected a question on the Indian cricket team's participation at the Asia Cup in Pakistan. In October last year he had said that the home ministry will take a call on India’s travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup citing players’ security, but on Sunday Thakur placed the ball in BCCI’s court.

On his way to Bhandara, Thakur met the press in Nagpur and spoke about various government schemes for the promotion of sports. When asked about India’s participation in September’s Asia Cup scheduled in Pakistan, Thakur said, “Let the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) take a call on Indian team's participation in Asia Cup first, then only the sports ministry and home ministry will decide.”

TOI

 

[MenInG]

Shahid Afridi speaking to the media:

“Aap Indian team ko bheje toh sahi, humlog sar aankhon par rakhenge (You just send the Indian team to Pakistan and we will welcome them with great pleasure). Before this, an Indian from Mumbai, won't take his name, had threatened Pakistan that they won't be allowed in India. But we kept all aside and our government had taken it up as a responsibility and Pakistan team did go to India. So threats should not ruin our relationship. Threats will remain"

 

[Sanzcool]

As per a media source:

The 2023 Asia Cup is likely to be played in Pakistan with another overseas venue to host India games.

Both BCCI and PCB, after an initial standoff, are moving swiftly towards brokering a resolution which could have both teams playing their tournament matches against each other outside Pakistan.

The overseas venue is not confirmed but the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka and even England are potential contenders to host five matches including at least two India-Pakistan contests.

 

[FreakCricket]

So can Pakistan play its worldcup matches outside india ?

 

[Savak]

India is facing bigger problems. They have been unable to obtain a tax exemption certificate from the Indian Govt for the 2023 ODI WC.

The Last ICC Event in 2016 in India sufferred huge losses because of the taxes deducted by the Indian Govt. The taxes are a huge cut and represents a significant reduction in income from the event for the ICC and the rest of the ICC members. Even if India agrees to take the cut for the taxes from their share, the share of the revenues for the ICC and the other member states will be affected.

The indian govt is refusing to budge stating that why should we compromise on the tax revenue from a major ICC event in India? The ICC is refusing to budge why should we suffer losses and the other ICC member boards suffer losses when the vast majority of them depend significantly on ICC events for Income.

Will the ICC take a bold step and take away India's hosting rights for the ICC ODI WC? Only 5 months left for the tournament.

 

[Rajdeep]

As per a media source:

The 2023 Asia Cup is likely to be played in Pakistan with another overseas venue to host India games.

Both BCCI and PCB, after an initial standoff, are moving swiftly towards brokering a resolution which could have both teams playing their tournament matches against each other outside Pakistan.

The overseas venue is not confirmed but the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka and even England are potential contenders to host five matches including at least two India-Pakistan contests.

Imagine India vs Pak matches in England. The hype will be unreal especially after what happend in last Asia cup in Leicester. Pls make it happen ACC...pls pick England as the neutral venue. England cricket board will probably give its arms and legs to host these matches as they would earn loads of money.

 

[Osama Shafeeqe]

This can only be seen as a win for PCB. It shows that pulling out of a tournament would be a financial loss for all boards without Pakistan involved. Just goes to show how big of a cash cow Pak vs Ind is and boards would rather visit Pakistan than take that financial hit.

PCB needed this to ensure that the 2025 Champions Trophy is held in Pakistan and with a successful Asia Cup, there could be pressure on BCCI to also send their team to Pakistan in 2025. With this, a potential World Cup may be in the cards for Pakistan.