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Pakistan Could Lose USD 3 Million If It Skips Asia Cup: Najam Sethi, Cricket Board Chief

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has said that it stands to lose around USD 3 million in revenues from the tournament if the country refuses to play in the Asia Cup 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. "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," he said.

Pakistan Appoint Nida Dar As New Skipper Of Women's Cricket Team

Pakistan have decided to replace Bismah Maroof who stepped down from the captaincy role after the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Bismah has been replaced by veteran all-rounder Nida Dar. Along with this Mark Coles has also been confirmed as the new head coach, a role he had occupied previously between 2017 and 2019. In another change, former Test cricketer Saleem Jaffar was named as the chair of the Women's Selection Committee.

No Formal Discussions At ICC Board Meet On Pakistan Playing World Cup Games In Bangladesh: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) sources on Wednesday dismissed speculations about Pakistan playing their World Cup matches in Bangladesh instead of India due to the political tension between the two countries, terming it a "figment of imagination". The rebuttal came after reports that discussions were held during the recent ICC board meeting in Dubai about Pakistan possibly playing their league games in Bangladesh.

Indian Premier League's "Digital Rating Was 130 Million, Pakistan Super League's Is...": Najam Sethi's Bold Claim

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) ended on Saturday with Lahore Qalandars emerging as the winners. The Shaheen Afridi-led side defeated Multan Sultans by 1 run in a thrilling summit clash. Opting to bat first, the Qalandars posted a huge total of 200/6 in 20 overs with Abdullah Shafique smashing 65 off 40 balls and Shaheen playing a quick knock of 44* off just 15 balls. Later, the Sultans were restricted at 199/8 as the Qalandars lifted their second PSL title. As the thrilling T20 league of Pakistan is now over, the fans are gearing up for the 16th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), which will kick-start from March 31.

'Powerful BCCI Has Big Clout': Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Najam Sethi On Asia Cup Hosting Issue

PCB Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said that support of other members of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be important on the issue of hosting the Asian Cup but conceded that India, which wants the tournament to be held elsewhere, enjoys big clout in the continental body. ACC chief and BCCI secretary Jay Shah had earlier announced that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup scheduled later this year and the tournament will be moved out of Pakistan. “It's important to see how other members (of ACC) look at our stance on Asia Cup. What they think is important, but in the end we must realise how much clout the BCCI with its financial power carries in world cricket,” said Sethi at a press conference, ahead of his departure for Dubai to attend ACC and ICC meetings.

Will PSL 2023 playoffs go ahead following political unrest in Lahore?

The Pakistan Super League enters its final stretch on Wednesday with a qualifier between title holders Lahore Qalandars and an in-form Multan Sultans. However, the political situation in the country has put a question mark over the four remaining games of the T20 tournament.

"We Can Also Have Security Concerns": Pakistan Board Chief's Retort To BCCI On Asia Cup Saga

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi is exploring all options as far as this year's Asia Cup in Pakistan and ODI World Cup in India are concerned, saying it's time to "take a clear position". Sethi said he will raise these issues in the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and ICC meetings. "We have complex issues on hand but for me when I go to the ACC and ICC meetings I have kept all options open for us and we have to take a clear position now," he said at a press conference here on Monday.

Bismah Maroof Steps Down As Pakistan Women's Team Captain

Bismah Maroof has stepped down as Pakistan women's cricket team captain, ending a nearly six-year stint of leading the side. Maroof's last assignment as captain was the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa where the team failed to make it to the semi-final, losing three of the four group games, including a thriller against arch-rivals India. The 31-year-old had played a pivotal role in guiding Pakistan to a competitive 149 in the T20 World Cup, remaining unbeaten at 68 runs. But India overhauled the target with six balls to spare to win by seven wickets.

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Pakistan Could Lose USD 3 Million If It Skips Asia Cup: Najam Sethi, Cricket Board Chief

Pakistan Appoint Nida Dar As New Skipper Of Women's Cricket Team

No Formal Discussions At ICC Board Meet On Pakistan Playing World Cup Games In Bangladesh: Report

Indian Premier League's "Digital Rating Was 130 Million, Pakistan Super League's Is...": Najam Sethi's Bold Claim

'Powerful BCCI Has Big Clout': Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Najam Sethi On Asia Cup Hosting Issue

Will PSL 2023 playoffs go ahead following political unrest in Lahore?

"We Can Also Have Security Concerns": Pakistan Board Chief's Retort To BCCI On Asia Cup Saga

Bismah Maroof Steps Down As Pakistan Women's Team Captain