While replying to the priority of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah relating to the difficulty of “security” in Pakistan, former captain Shahid Afridi has despatched out a reminder. It is value noting that Asia Cup 2023 which was earlier slated to happen solely in Pakistan is now being co-hosted by the nation after 9 matches of the match have been moved out to Sri Lanka. “All the full members, media rights holders, and in-stadia rights holders were initially hesitant to commit to hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan. This reluctance stemmed from concerns related to the security and economic situation prevailing in the country,” mentioned Shah.
To this, Afridi put out a reminder of the occasions that Pakistan has hosted up to now six years, including that the nation is able to host the Champions Trophy in 2023.
“I came across Mr @JayShah’s statement about security situation in Pakistan. Just to refresh his memory, Pakistan has hosted the following foreign players/teams in the past six years:
2017 – ICC World XI & SL
2018 – WI
2019 – WI (W), BD (W) & SL
2020 – BD, PSL, MCC & Zim
2021 – WI, PSL, SA & WI
2022 – Aus, PSL, WI, BD U19, Ireland (W) & Eng (2),
2023 – NZ (2), PSL, Women’s Exhibition Matches, #AsiaCup2023 (Nep, SL, Afg & BD) & SA (W),” wrote Afridi on X (previously often known as Twitter).
“Have no doubts Mr Shah, Pakistan is ready to host @BCCI at the #ICCChampionsTrophy2025,” he added.
I got here throughout Mr @JayShah‘s assertion about safety state of affairs in Pakistan. Just to refresh his reminiscence, Pakistan has hosted the next international gamers/groups up to now six years:
2017 – ICC World XI & SL
2018 – WI
2019 – WI (W), BD (W) & SL
2020 – BD, PSL, MCC & Zim
2021 -…— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 6, 2023
The Pakistan cricket group arrived in Colombo on Thursday forward of their second-round conflict in opposition to India within the Asia Cup Super 4 stage.
Pakistan can be seeking to keep their unbeaten run within the Asia Cup after they defeated Bangladesh on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Indian group has already begun its preparations for his or her second match with the arch-rivals.
The group stage match between India and Pakistan was known as off as a result of rain, with each groups sharing one level every. In the sport, the Indian group struggled in entrance of Pakistan’s tempo assault, particularly Shaheen Afridi who had taken 4 wickets within the match.
India have been bundled out for 266 in 48.5 overs with Hardik Pandya’s 87 and Ishan Kishan’s 82 serving to the group put up a good goal.
(With ANI Inputs)
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