Najam Sethi has asked ACC members to intervene in the Asia Cup hosting issue©Twitter
PCB chairman Najam Sethi said on Saturday that the support of other members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be important in organizing the Asian Cup, but admitted that India, which wants the tournament to be held elsewhere, has a big affects the mainland. body. ACC Chief and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had previously announced that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup scheduled for later this year and that the tournament will be moved outside of Pakistan. “It is important to see how other members (of ACC) view our position on the Asia Cup. What they think is important, but at the end of the day we have to realize how much power the BCCI has in world cricket with its financial power,” Sethi said at a press conference ahead of leaving for Dubai to attend ACC and ICC meetings.
“I have been in contact with senior members of ACC. I have informed them about our problems and we will try to find honorable solutions to the problems,” he added.
Sethi said that in addition to seeking legal advice, he had held informal consultations with the State Department and government officials on the matter.
“I have consulted informally and also taken the view of the government and this time we have also taken all the legal advice on what position to take in these meetings,” he said.
Pakistan has insisted that India come to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup in September and if they don’t come and the tournament is moved to another place, the PCB will be forced not to send its team to India for the 50- about World Championships. Cup in October-November.
“I will also talk to BCCI Secretary and ACC President, Jay Shah.
“I will see how the meetings go and then come back and make a final decision after consultation with the relevant authorities whether we will send our team to India for the World Cup.” Sethi said that if the Pakistan team goes to India (for the 50-over World Cup), it would expect the highest safety standards for the players and also easy access for the Pakistani media and fans.
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