File photograph of Jay Shah and Mohsiin Naqvi
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board stays “clear” in its view on internet hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that “it is not doable that Pakistan play in India, and so they do not come right here”. “Our stance may be very clear,” Naqvi mentioned throughout a press convention held on the Gaddafi Stadium. “I promise we’ll do what’s greatest for Pakistan cricket. I am continuously in contact with the ICC chairman and my staff is speaking to them continuously. We’re nonetheless clear in our stance that it is not acceptable that we play cricket in India, and so they do not play cricket right here. No matter will occur, will occur on the idea of equality. We have advised the ICC very clearly, and what occurs subsequent we’ll let you understand.”
The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be hosted throughout three venues in Pakistan over February and March subsequent yr. However India, who haven’t toured Pakistan since 2008, advised the ICC their authorities had not given them permission to journey to Pakistan for the occasion earlier this month.
“No matter we do, we’ll make certain the most effective final result for Pakistan is achieved,” Naqvi mentioned a number of occasions. “However I repeat, and I’m positive you understand what I imply, it is not doable that Pakistan play in India, and so they do not come right here,” mentioned Naqvi.
Naqvi additional mentioned that any determination taken on the ICC assembly would then be taken to the Pakistan authorities by the PCB for closing approval.
He additionally urged Jay Shah, who leaves his submit as BCCI secretary to take over as ICC chairman on Sunday, to point out concern for the ICC’s profit in his dealing with of the organisation.
“(Jay Shah) takes cost in December, and I am positive as soon as he strikes from the BCCI to the ICC, he’ll take into consideration the ICC’s profit, and that is what he ought to do. At any time when anybody assumes such a task, he ought to solely think about the pursuits of that organisation.”
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