"Can Impact Pakistan's Visit To India For The World Cup": PCB Responds To Jay Shah's Asia Cup In Neutral Venue Comment

19.10.2022 - 13:14 sports.ndtv.com

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday issued a strong statement in response to Asia Cricket Council president Jay Shah's comments on Tuesday about the possibility of shifting the 2023 Asia Cup out of Pakistan, since India will not travel to the country.

In it's statement PCB mentioned that it was "surprised and disappointed" at the comments made by Mr Shah and that such a step could impact Pakistan's participation in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India in 2023.

Mr Shah, who also secured a second straight term as BCCI's secretary on Tuesday, made the comment on the sidelines of the 91st BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai.

Here is the full statement issued by PCB: “The PCB has noted with surprise and disappointment of yesterday's comments made by the ACC President Mr Jay Shah with regards to shifting of next year's Asia Cup to a neutral venue.

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