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“PCB Wanted To Save Face…”: Ex-Pakistan Captain’s Blunt Take On Asia Cup | Cricket News
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“PCB Wanted To Save Face…”: Ex-Pakistan Captain’s Blunt Take On Asia Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rashid Latif said that the Asia Cup schedule is win-win situation for both boards.© YouTubeFormer Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has expressed his feelings regarding the Asia Cup, which will be help under the recently-approved hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2023 will be held from 31st August to 17th September 2023, with four matches to be played in Pakistan, while the remaining nine games will be held in Sri Lanka. Sharing his views on the same, Latif said that the Asia Cup schedule is win-win situation for both BCCI and PCBThe 54-year-old suggested that while the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah, who is also the BCCI Secretary, gain recognition for his efforts, PCB also wanted to save their face, due to the current challenges."This is a typical scen...
“Final Call On Asia Cup Venue To Be Taken After IPL 2023 Final”: Jay Shah | Cricket News
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“Final Call On Asia Cup Venue To Be Taken After IPL 2023 Final”: Jay Shah | Cricket News

[ad_1] A final decision on the country -- or countries -- hosting the Asia Cup will be taken on the sidelines of the IPL final, which will be attended by a host of top Asian Cricket Council (ACC) dignitaries, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday."As of now, the decision with regards to hosting of Asia Cup hasn't yet been finalised. We are busy with IPL but the top dignitaries of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Bangladesh and Afghanistan Cricket Board are coming to watch the IPL final. We will have a discussion and take a final decision in due course," Jay Shah told PTI.The hosts for this year's Asia Cup is Pakistan but with the Indian cricket team not travelling to the neighbouring country without the Central government's permission, PCB chairman Najam Sethi had proposed a 'Hybrid Model' wh...
BCCI To Plant 500 Saplings For Each Dot Ball In IPL 2023 Playoffs | Cricket News
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BCCI To Plant 500 Saplings For Each Dot Ball In IPL 2023 Playoffs | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs got underway on Tuesday with  four-time champions Chennai Super Kings defeating holders Gujarat Titans in a blockbuster clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After being invited to bat, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad 44-ball 60 to post a total of 172/2 in front of a packed Chepauk crowd. In reply, Shubman Gill, who scored a century in GT's previous match, scored a gritty 42 off 38 balls, but the defending champions lost the game by 15 runs.The win took CSK to their 10th final, while GT will get another bite at the cherry when they take on either Lucknow Super Giants or Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Friday.On Wednesday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announed the board will plant 500 saplings for each dot ball bowled in the playoffs. He also reveale...
Indian Cricket Team Gets New Kit Sponsor In Adidas, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Confirms | Cricket News
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Indian Cricket Team Gets New Kit Sponsor In Adidas, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Confirms | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team got a new sponsor in the form of sports apparel and merchandise giant Adidas, the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Monday. Shah took to Twitter to confirm the change in sponsor. He tweeted: "I'm pleased to announce @BCCI's partnership with @adidas as a kit sponsor. We are committed to growing the game of cricket and could not be more excited to partner with one of the world's leading sportswear brands. Welcome aboard, @adidas".I'm pleased to announce @BCCI's partnership with @adidas as a kit sponsor. We are committed to growing the game of cricket and could not be more excited to partner with one of the world's leading sportswear brands. Welcome aboard, @adidas— Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 22, 2023The current sponsor - Kille...
Pakistan Board Fumes Over Najam Sethi’s “Misquoted” ODI World Cup Comments | Cricket News
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Pakistan Board Fumes Over Najam Sethi’s “Misquoted” ODI World Cup Comments | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi.© AFPThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been in discussions with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over an appropriate model for the Asia Cup which is to be held this year in Pakistan. After the BCCI confirmed its reluctance to to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the continental event, a 'hybrid model' has been talked about in the media. In a statement on Friday, the PCB confirmed that the 'hybrid model' is presently under discussion, no talk has taken place to replicate the same model in the World Cup which is to take place in India later this year.Earlier, some reports emerged quoting the ICC General Manager Wasim Khan, suggesting Pakistan are thinking about 'not p...
Jay Shah To Attend Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final Between India And Australia: Report | Cricket News
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Jay Shah To Attend Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final Between India And Australia: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] India will take on unbeaten Australia on Thursday in the Women's T20I WC semi-final.© BCCIThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah will attend the Women's T20I World Cup semi-final match between India and Australia on Thursday to extend his support to the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side. India will take on unbeaten Australia on Thursday in the Women's T20I World Cup semi-final match at the Newlands in Cape Town. Shah has been spotted many times supporting team India in the ICC tournaments. So it won't be a surprise for many to see him in the stands cheering for the Indian team with all his might."Yes, Jay Shah will go there to attend the semifinal match of India vs Australia. He has decided to be there and motivate the girls and cheer for them through the stan...
“WPL Will Revolutionise Women’s Cricket”: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah | Cricket News
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“WPL Will Revolutionise Women’s Cricket”: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah | Cricket News

[ad_1] Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah said on Tuesday the Women's Premier League will set a template for other sports to follow suit, just like it happened with men's Indian Premier League and it will revolutionise the way people look at women's cricket. The auction for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) edition was conducted successfully on Monday."The WPL is going to revolutionise the way we look at women's cricket. The huge success of the WPL auction has not only given an opportunity to many prospective talent to showcase their skills on the big stage but also to young budding cricketers to take centerstage on a global level. The reception from fans around the world has been overwhelmingly positive and this will only continue to ...
“No Such Matter Raised”: Pakistan Board Denies ‘Government Clearance’ Talks In Asia Cup Meeting | Cricket News
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“No Such Matter Raised”: Pakistan Board Denies ‘Government Clearance’ Talks In Asia Cup Meeting | Cricket News

[ad_1] The controversy over hosting rights of the Asia Cup 2023 continues, with there still be no agreement over where the continent tournament will take place. Though Pakistan hold the hosting rights for the tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is unwilling to send its team to the nation. As the talks continue, the decision has reportedly been postponed to March. A report, however, also suggested that all the participating nations (in the Asia Cup) have been asked to seek government clearance to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. However, the PCB has come out firing on all cylinders, suggesting no such talk was held during the meet.Issuing a strong-worded statement on the 'report', PCB suggested that none of the members have indicated any intention to seek go...
“If India Don’t Play In Pakistan, Then…,” Najam Sethi To Jay Shah: Reports | Cricket News
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“If India Don’t Play In Pakistan, Then…,” Najam Sethi To Jay Shah: Reports | Cricket News

[ad_1] BCCI President Jay Shah and PCB chairman Najam Sethi held talks at the ACC meeting.© YouTubeThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been at loggerheads ever since Pakistan were awarded the hosting rights of the 2023 Asia Cup. BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has been firm in his stance that India will not tour Pakistan for the tournament. Matters between the two cricket boards got heated when former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja had warned the BCCI that their decision could have serious consequences as Pakistan might also pull out of the ODI World Cup in India.On Saturday, BCCI President Shah and PCB chairman Sethi held talks at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bahrain to d...
UAE Set To Host Asia Cup Which Was Initially Alloted To Pakistan: Report | Cricket News
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UAE Set To Host Asia Cup Which Was Initially Alloted To Pakistan: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Asia Cup was initially allotted to Pakistan and was scheduled in September 2023.© TwitterThe Asian Cricket Council will decide on an alternate venue for the Asia Cup ODI tournament in March after BCCI secretary Jay Shah and PCB chairman Najam Sethi had their first formal meeting in Bahrain on Saturday. The Asia Cup was initially allotted to Pakistan and was scheduled in September this year but Shah, who is also the ACC chairman, had announced last October that India will not travel to Pakistan. It is understood that United Arab Emirates with three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah -- are favourites to host the tournament but the decision has been withheld for the time being.All heads of ACC member nations attended the emergent meeting which was called at the behest of PCB...