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Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

PCB's Naqvi Stands Firm on Asia Cup Trophy Presentation

Tensions Rise: PCB vs BCCI Trophy Controversy

Tensions rise between BCCI and PCB as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi insists on personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India, with ICC meeting next month set to address the standoff.

The BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board are headed for a showdown at next month's ICC meeting as PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is not budging from his stance of personally handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India in his capacity as head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
In the reply sent to the BCCI and other ACC member nations, Naqvi has insisted that he is willing to organise a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai, where a representative of the BCCI and any available Indian team player can take the trophy from him.
"The ACC trophy rightly belongs to the Indian cricket team and is being held in trust till such time that a BCCI office holder along with any available participating player can collect the same from the ACC President," Naqvi wrote in his reply.
"Such collection would of course be accompanied with much fanfare and coverage as there should be no deviation from established practices and no precedent should be set which undermines the spirit of the game we all love."
The ICC is headed by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Naqvi's reply came after the BCCI's fresh missive to the ACC on the Asia Cup trophy fiasco, which was backed by boards of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
The response clearly indicates the level of mistrust and tensions between the BCCI and PCB.
"...as regards the remainder of your letter, slanderous as it may be and digressing as it does from the same values you highlighted, the office of the ACC President will not indulge in petty politics that is aimed to pacify select extremist groups," the reply further reads.
"The true state of affairs is that there was never any official communication shared with ACC office or the Tournament Director highlighting any position or concern of the BCCI with respect to prize distribution ceremony.
"It was only when the Ceremony was about to take place and distinguished guests had taken their place on the stage that the BCCI's representative conveyed that the Indian Cricket Team would not be receiving the Asla Cup Trophy and awards. Efforts were made to find a solution to the impasse which resulted in an inordinate delay."
"The ACC president waited along with the distinguished guests for approximately 40 minutes to ensure that the integrity of the presentation ceremony was preserved and was not adversely affected by politics, but in vain," the reply added.
A reliable source in the PCB said that the legal department of the board had already been instructed to prepare a dossier in case the BCCI officials move to have Naqvi censured at the ICC board meeting, an indication of which has already been given by the BCCI if the trophy fiasco is not resolved at the earliest.

The ICC has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from officiating in the Asia Cup.

ICC Rejects PCB's Plea to Remove Referee Pycroft from Asia Cup

ICC Dismisses PCB's Plea on Referee Issue

The ICC has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board&rsquo;s request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from officiating in the Asia Cup.

The ICC on Tuesday rejected Pakistan's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the panel of officials for the ongoing Asia Cup despite the PCB's reported threat of a pullout after blaming the Zimbabwean for the "no handshake" furore that followed the game against India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had filed a complaint with the ICC alleging that Pycroft asked its captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav at the time of toss in their Asia Cup match on Sunday.
"Late last night, ICC had sent a reply to PCB stating that Pycroft won't be removed and their plea has been rejected," an ICC source told PTI.
The 69-year-old Zimbabwean is due to officiate Pakistan's final group stage game against the UAE on Wednesday.
Pakistan team manager Naved Cheema had also filed a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council alleging that it was on Pycroft's insistence that team sheets weren't exchanged between the two skippers on Sunday as is the norm.
After the match that India won by seven wickets, Suryakumar and his men did not exchange handshakes with their cross-border rivals as a mark of respect for the Pahalgam terror attack victims and their families.
Pycroft is one of the senior-most match referees in ICC Elite Panel with 695 international games to his credit (men and women across three formats).
It is reliably learnt that the situation arose due to PCB's Director of Cricket Operations Usman Walha, who didn't apprise his own skipper about the rules and regulations that are to be followed during the tournament.
It is learnt that an irate PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the current chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), ordered the sacking of Walha on Monday for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.
According to well-placed sources, it was Walha's duty to inform Salman about the "No Handshake" policy but he didn't do so and the Pakistan skipper was apparently caught unawares by the turn of events.
"Walha should have released a statement at the toss itself when the two captains didn't shake hands. Naqvi apparently was furious as he handled it poorly," a PCB source said.
The PCB had wanted Pycroft to be removed from the entire tournament but now it would be interesting to see if they continue playing after the ICC, headed by India's Jay Shah, summarily rejected their demand.
It is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.
One proposal given by the PCB is to have Richie Richardson stand in its match against the UAE on Wednesday but whether that would happen or not is the big question.

With Asia Cup's future in doubt, PCB fears major financial loss as BCCI and other boards resist attending Dhaka meeting; ICC share remains PCB's primary revenue source.

With Asia Cup uncertain, PCB's revenue could take massive hit

With Asia Cup's future in doubt, PCB fears major financial loss as BCCI and other boards resist attending Dhaka meeting; ICC share remains PCB's primary revenue source.

With the future of this year's Asia Cup T20 tournament mired in uncertainty, the Pakistan Cricket Board is bracing for a severe hit to its revenue.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is expecting to earn an estimated 8.8 billion rupees this year from its share of the revenue from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
According to details coming from a reliable Board source, the PCB has outlined an amount of USD 25.9 million (approximately 7.7 billion rupees) during this fiscal year as its share from the ICC.
The Board is hoping to earn another 1.16 billion rupees from the Asia Cup and 7.77 million rupees through other international cricket events.
"The revenues from these two major sources (ICC and Asia Cup) is very important for the financial health of Pakistan cricket," one well-informed insider said.
He said the uncertainty over the schedule and venue for the Asia Cup has increased as PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi did not travel to Singapore for the ICC meetings last weekend.
Naqvi, who is also the federal interior minister, instead took part in the AGM virtually.
According to the insider, PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed, who had gone for the ICC meeting, "didn't get positive responses" from either the BCCI or the boards of Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan over attending the ACC meeting called on July 24 in Dhaka to finalise the Asia Cup arrangements.
"The PCB met with plenty of resistance to the ACC scheduling the meeting in Dhaka. India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Oman and few other associate member boards were adamant about not travelling to Dhaka," one insider added.
He said the discussions on the sidelines of the ICC meeting don't augur well for the Asia Cup being held on schedule in September as the BCCI is not willing to send its representative to Dhaka.
The ACC is currently headed by Naqvi.
Originally India was scheduled to host the Asia Cup in September but due to the existing stand-off with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the chances of the regional event being moved to UAE are high.
Sumair was also sent to Dubai earlier this year to attend the Champions Trophy final ceremony but due to some "miscommunication", he was not a part of the officials who were on stage for the presentations.
Interestingly in the expected revenue given in the budget for the fiscal year, the PCB has included 2.5 billion rupees as the estimated revenue from the next edition of the Pakistan Super League.
The PCB's total budget for the fiscal year is around 18.8 billion rupees.

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB denies relocation rumors

PCB dismisses ICC Champions Trophy relocation rumors, asserting readiness via substantial investment amidst media speculation on stadium delays.

PCB dismisses rumors about relocating the ICC Champions Trophy, emphasizing readiness and significant investment to meet ICC standards. Stadiums are on track.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting that the ICC Champions Trophy might be relocated from Pakistan.
These rumors arose due to concerns about delayed construction at three key stadiums set to host the tournament, which begins on February 19.
The designated venues for the competition in Pakistan include Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Meanwhile, the Indian team will play all of its matches in Dubai.&nbsp;
An informed source within the PCB highlighted that the presence of a substantial delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) &mdash; comprising officials from broadcast, hospitality, and event operations sectors &mdash; underscores that preparations for the event are proceeding on track in Pakistan.
"The PCB has invested almost PKR 12 billion to enhance our stadiums, ensuring they meet the standards for a prestigious event like the Champions Trophy, which was rightfully awarded to us," stated the source.
Furthermore, the source clarified that previous declarations regarding the progress of the stadium renovations were issued in response to speculative media reports suggesting the tournament might be shifted due to unfinished venue work.
"We issued the statement because our media started circulating speculative news without verifying the facts. This could have led to chaos and confusion among the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners, and fans, potentially impacting ticket sales and the event's marketing," the source explained.
Adding to the context, the official recounted an incident involving a local reporter who, without authorization, recorded the ongoing construction at Karachi's National Stadium, portraying an unduly negative image.
"The PCB, along with the relevant officials, is closely supervising the stadiums&rsquo; progress, ensuring they will be ready to host the Champions Trophy matches on schedule," the official assured.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the ODI tri-series from Multan to Karachi and Lahore due to ongoing renovation work. With the Champions Trophy approaching, the PCB is racing to meet ICC standards at Gaddafi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium.

PCB shifts ODI tri-series to Karachi, Lahore; dismisses delay in stadium renovation

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the ODI tri-series from Multan to Karachi and Lahore due to ongoing renovation work. With the Champions Trophy approaching, the PCB is racing to meet ICC standards at Gaddafi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.&nbsp;
The triangular series is a curtain raiser to the ICC showpiece which begins from February 19 in Karachi. The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines.
&ldquo;Given the advanced stage of preparations at the Gaddafi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues.
&ldquo;The series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa alongside Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be held in Multan,&rdquo; the PCB said in a statement.
&ldquo;This decision reflects the PCB's confidence in the readiness of these upgraded venues and their ability to deliver a world-class experience for players, officials, and fans alike,&rdquo; the PC B added.
Earlier on Wednesday, several social media posted videos of the Champions Trophy venues in Pakistan where the matches will be held - Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi. A report said in one of the stadiums, even the plaster work is not complete.&nbsp;
"It is a very disappointing picture. All three stadiums are far from ready and it's not renovation or refurbishment, but proper construction which is underway. There is so much work left with seats, floodlights, facilities and even the outfield and playing surfaces," a source was quoted as saying by Times of India.
"The weather is not ideal for construction and finishing work to happen at a rapid pace. At Gadaffi, even the plaster work isn't completed yet. And most of the time is taken by finishing work because we are talking about dressing rooms etc. They just can't be random rooms/enclosures for an ICC event. ICC has a checklist which needs to be met. National Stadium has decided to not completely finish the new enclosure because there is no time."
Generally, the norm is that the host countries of any international event hands over the venues to the International Cricket Council (ICC) much in advance so that they do the quality check and make necessary arrangements.
"It's a no-brainer on what would happen if PCB misses deadlines and venues don't meet ICC checklist. Tournament can't be played at semi-ready venues. The next week will give more clarity on the future but PCB and ICC together need to pull off a miracle," the report stated.
After the upgrades, spectator capacity at the Gaddafi Stadium has been increased to 35,000, with new chairs installed throughout the venue.
Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been installed to enhance broadcast LUX levels, ensuring superior viewing quality for fans worldwide.

The ICC announces the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and Dubai. India’s matches will be played in Dubai due to political reasons. The tournament kicks off on February 19 in Karachi, concluding on March 9.

Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai

Tournament matches will be held in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Each venue in the country is set to host three group-stage games, with Lahore also staging the second semi-final.

India will play all their matches of the Champions Trophy in Dubai with the marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan scheduled on February 23, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
PTI had reported last week that India will play all their matches in Dubai including the semifinal and final if they qualify.
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As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England.
The tournament opener will be played in Karachi on February 19 when hosts Pakistan face New Zealand and the final is scheduled for March 9. The premier 50-over event, last played in 2017, will have 15 matches with at least 10 games scheduled in Pakistan.
Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three hosting venues in Pakistan with the second semifinal to be staged at the refurbished Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
"Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days," said the ICC in a statement.
India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 before taking on Pakistan three days later. Their final league fixture will be against New Zealand on March 2.
Group B action begins on February 21 when Afghanistan square up against South Africa in Karachi.
A big weekend then kicks off with rivals England and Australia clashing in Lahore on February 22.
The eight sides in the Champions Trophy are the teams that finished in the top eight in the points table at ODI World Cup in India last year.
The ICC has kept reserve days for both the semifinals and the final.
The schedule was announced after a deadlock over the hosting of the tournament ended with the ICC keeping India's games at a neutral venue as desired while having a similar arrangement for Pakistan for ICC events in India till 2027.
The hybrid arrangement will also apply to the 2025 women's ODI World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka before being extended to the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup which Pakistan will host.
India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the event due to security concerns. The Indians have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 150 people were killed.
The two countries' last bilateral engagement was back in 2012. Travelling to Pakistan also requires Indian government's clearance, which has remained firm on the status quo.
While the BCCI's stance was always clear, the matter got stretched because of the PCB's refusal to allow a "one-sided" arrangement of neutral venues.
PCB, which had sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup last year, had categorically opposed the hybrid model but eventually agreed to it on reciprocal grounds.

India will play next year’s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue: ICC

India will play next year&rsquo;s Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan.

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy finally ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will get a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.
The agreement will also extend to the 2028 women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Pakistan. Although no formal announcement has been made, but India's Champions Trophy matches are likely be held in the UAE.
"The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India and Pakistan played at ICC Events during the current rights cycle from 2024 to 2027 (which are to be hosted in India or Pakistan) will be played at a neutral venue proposed by the tournament host," said the ICC in a statement, confirming what PTI reported on December 5.
The arrangement will also cover next year's women's World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the event scheduled in February-March due to security concerns. The Indians have not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 150 people were killed. The two countries' last bilateral engagement was back in 2012.
Travelling to Pakistan also requires Indian government's clearance which has remained firm on the status quo.
"The schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be confirmed soon," the ICC added.
The decision, that came after a series of back-channel talks, was on expected lines after the sport's governing body maintained prolonged silence on the contentious matter during the previous set-up led by chairman Greg Barclay.
His successor Jay Shah took charge on December 1 and all stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board, the BCCI and the broadcasters, were running out of time to organise the 50-over event that was last played in the UK in 2017.
While BCCI's stance was always clear, the matter got stretched because of PCB's refusal to allow a "one-sided" arrangement of neutral venues. Led by Pakistan interior minister Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB was determined not to lose face in front of the local public.
PCB, which had sent its team to India for the ODI World Cup last year, had categorically opposed the hybrid model but eventually agreed to it on reciprocal grounds.
The PCB had earlier indicated that it wanted a greater share in the annual revenue cycle to accommodate the Indian demand for a hybrid model but there is no word yet on whether that has been discussed or accepted.
The tournament will feature eight teams, divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.

Jason Gillespie's resignation as Pakistan's Test coach amidst tensions with PCB sees Aaqib Javed take over. The overhaul ahead of the South Africa series underscores a critical recalibration within the national coaching strategy.

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan coach

Following Jason Gillespie's departure as Pakistan's Test coach due to conflicts with PCB, Aaqib Javed assumes the interim role. As Pakistan gears up for the South Africa series, Javed is tasked with guiding the team through these pivotal changes.

It may be recalled that Gary Kirsten, who joined as the white ball side&rsquo;s coach along with Gillespie, had resigned before Pakistan left for the series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan&rsquo;s Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday.
Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour.
Aaqib is currently the interim coach of Pakistan white ball outfits.
Gillespie, whose contract was set to expire in 2026, resigned after the Pakistan Cricket Board didn&rsquo;t review the contract of Tim Nielsen, who was brought in on the recommendation of the former Aussie quick, as the high performance coach of the team.
Gillespie was also peeved at the PCB&rsquo;s decision to absolve him of the powers of team selection and involvement in pitch preparation.
It may be recalled that Gary Kirsten, who joined as the white ball side&rsquo;s coach along with Gillespie, had resigned before Pakistan left for the series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Kirsten had resigned citing differences with the PCB on the matters of authority.
Both Gillespie and Kirsten were appointed on a two-year contract before the T20 World Cup 2024 and the PCB had promised a new era for the Pakistan team.
But once Aaqib was brought in as senior selector and PCB granted him full powers including in team selection, the foreign coaches started falling out with the board.

Zaka also denied claims from Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi that he had advised him to appoint Muhammad Rizwan as white-ball captain and not Shaheen Shah Afridi who is his son-in-law.

Ex-PCB chief Zaka Ashraf defends removing Babar Azam as skipper after WC in India

Zaka also denied claims from Pakistan&rsquo;s former captain Shahid Afridi that he had advised him to appoint Muhammad Rizwan as white-ball captain and not Shaheen Shah Afridi who is his son-in-law.

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.
Zaka also denied claims from Pakistan&rsquo;s former captain Shahid Afridi that he had advised him to appoint Muhammad Rizwan as white-ball captain and not Shaheen Shah Afridi who is his son-in-law.
Babar was recently re-appointed as white-ball skipper while Shaheen got the axe after just one series as the leader of the side.
&ldquo;No from what I recall Shahid (Afridi) never made any such suggestion to me to appoint Rizwan as captain in white-ball formats,&rdquo; Zaka told the media in Lahore.
Shahid has claimed several times on television and in interviews that he never wanted Shaheen to take up the captaincy and in fact, had suggested to Zaka to make Rizwan the white-ball captain.
He said he had never asked Babar to step down as captain of all formats after the World Cup.
&ldquo;That was his own decision. When I met him I told him clearly that everyone felt that the burden of leading in all formats was adding to the pressure on him and his performances and he should continue only as red ball captain,&rdquo; Zaka recalled.
&ldquo;I told him that the board felt it was time to try someone else in white ball formats as he (Babar) had been given ample time in these formats for the last three years,&rdquo; he added.
The former PCB chief said it was Babar&rsquo;s decision to step down as captain in all formats. &ldquo;He said if he can&rsquo;t captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain. He apparently got his advice from his close ones including his father and agent.&rdquo; Shan Masood was named Test skipper after the ICC event in India.
Zaka also criticized the decision to remove Shaheen as T20 skipper after just one full series.
&ldquo;It is unfair on him that he had just one series to prove himself and the board should have shown faith in him. I would not have removed him. When you can give Babar so much time as captain why not Shaheen,&rdquo; he questioned.
Zaka headed the PCB&rsquo;s interim management committee from June 2023 to January 2024 before he resigned after a controversial tenure in which he was accused of making several unconstitutional decisions pertaining to the way he appointed coaches and selectors.&nbsp;
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The contract with Ronchi should be finalised in the next few days before the home T20 series against New Zealand commences.

PCB in talks with former New Zealand cricketer Luke Ronchi for head coach position

The contract with Ronchi should be finalised in the next few days before the home T20 series against New Zealand commences.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has narrowed down its search for a new head coach to former Australia and New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Luke Ronchi.
A PCB source said on Wednesday that "extensive discussions" had taken place with the 42-year-old Ronchi, who has also coached Pakistan Super League side Islamabad United.
"With no high-profile coach showing interest in working for the PCB as most of them are already committed with different leagues or have reservations working in Pakistan cricket, the search has come down to Ronchi," the source said.
He said the contract with Ronchi should be finalised in the next few days before the home T20 series against New Zealand commences.
Ronchi, after taking retirement from professional cricket, has also worked with the New Zealand team as its batting consultant and coach.
The source added that the PCB team had contacted some well-known coaches but most of them were either already committed or reluctant to accept any assignment with the Pakistan board.
"Given the history of the PCB in dealing with foreign and local coaches, obviously one can understand the reservations of some foreign coaches," he said.
The source said that even Ronchi had not said yes as yet and had asked for an ironclad assurance that he would be given a proper time frame to work with the Pakistan team over a period of time no matter what the results are.
"He wants clear assurances that his performance will only be evaluated after a certain period of time, not after every series or event," the source said.
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi had last week blamed the leakage of salary details and other aspects of a possible coaching contract with Shane Watson for the Australian to eventually back out of the discussion.
The PCB has already started its training camp at the Kakul army base in preparation for the T20 World Cup in June, starting with Pakistan's home series against New Zealand in April.
Ronchi is among those few players who have represented two countries in international cricket -- he appeared first for Australia and then for New Zealand.

Sethi said that Pakistan was willing to bear this loss of revenue as it was "a matter of principle" as far as the hosting rights of the Asia Cup are concerned.

Pakistan stands to lose $3 million if we skip Asia Cup: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has said that Pakistan will lose around $3 million in revenue from the Asia Cup if the country refuses to play in the tournament later this year.

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Sethi said that Pakistan was willing to bear this loss of revenue as it was "a matter of principle" as far as the hosting rights of the Asia Cup are concerned.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has said that they will lose around 3 million dollars in revenue from the Asia Cup if the country refuses to play in the tournament later this year.
Sethi said that Pakistan was willing to bear this loss of revenue as it was "a matter of principle" as far as the hosting rights of the Asia Cup are concerned.
He said, "We have made it very clear that unless the Asia Cup is held on a hybrid model like we have proposed, that is India playing its matches at an offshore venue and Pakistan hosting the remaining games at home. We will not accept any other schedule and neither play."
Pakistan is due to host the Asia Cup in September but uncertainty surrounds the venue of the tournament as BCCI has made it clear that India can't play in Pakistan.
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