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‘BCCI In A Mess, Should’ve Taken My Advice’: Najam Sethi’s “World Cup” Dig At India Board | Cricket News
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‘BCCI In A Mess, Should’ve Taken My Advice’: Najam Sethi’s “World Cup” Dig At India Board | Cricket News

[ad_1] Najam Sethi feels that the BCCI is now in a mess over the scheduling of the tournament.© YouTubeFormer Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has taken a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over reports of another change in the ODI World Cup schedule. While the fixtures for the marquee tournament, which will beging in India from October 5, were released last month, the BCCI and ICC decided to reschedule nine matches, including the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan. The fixture, which was scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on October 15, will now be played a day earlier.While reports have emerged that the BCCI might be forced to make some more changes in the schedule, ex-PCB chairman Sethi has revealed that he had advised the BCCI to organ...
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“This Is Nonsense”: Ex-Pakistan Star Tears Into The Country’s Cricket Board Over 2023 World Cup Venue Fuss | Cricket News
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“This Is Nonsense”: Ex-Pakistan Star Tears Into The Country’s Cricket Board Over 2023 World Cup Venue Fuss | Cricket News

[ad_1] PCB have questioned the scheduling of their games against India and Afghanistan.© YouTubeFormer Pakistan batter Basit Ali has urged the country's not to create unnecessary fuss over the venues of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan are scheduled to take on arch rivals India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly expressed its unwillingness to play at the venue. They had also, according to a PTI report, said that they would not want to face Afghanistan in Chennai. However, Basit Ali feels that playing at the world's biggest cricket stadium might actually be beneficial for Pakistan as the pressure will be on the home side instead of them."I am hearing on news channels and YouTube that Pakistan may n...
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“Cause For Laughter…”: Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Board Over World Cup Stance | Cricket News
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“Cause For Laughter…”: Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Board Over World Cup Stance | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wasim Akram has slammed PCB over its reluctance to play the ODI World Cup in India.© InstagramFormer Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over its reluctance to play the ODI World Cup in India. With the schedule of the ODI World Cup officially out, PCB have raised doubts over the participation of the Babar Azam-led side at the showpiece event. India and Pakistan will square off on October 15 in Ahmedabad, but the PCB has denied playing at venue, as per multiple reports. Akram, however, feels that the PCB has made a mockery of itself by commenting on the World Cup venues."I'm all for egos. If you have an ego and understand that what's happening is wrong, then speak up. But again, move on then. Always plan it, always think if we can do it? Can we...
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Pakistan Cricket Board Elections Delayed As Two Former Committee Members Approach Court: Report | Cricket News
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Pakistan Cricket Board Elections Delayed As Two Former Committee Members Approach Court: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] The process to elect the new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman might be delayed with two members of the former management committee approaching the Lahore High Court. The Lahore High Court will on Monday head two petitions filed by former PCB management committee members Shakil Sheikh and Gul Zada against the election process to bring in Zaka Ashraf as the chairman and the legality of the Board of Governors which will elect the new chief. The petitioners have requested the honourable judge to stay the elections of the chairman and suspend the BOG until it gives a verdict on their petitions.“It is a tricky situation because the election commissioner and acting Chairman of the board has set June 27 as the date for holding election for new Chairman after the changes made to the Board o...
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In Surprise Move, Najam Sethi Pulls Out Of Race To Become Pakistan Board Chairman | Cricket News
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In Surprise Move, Najam Sethi Pulls Out Of Race To Become Pakistan Board Chairman | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Najam SethiPakistan Cricket Board's interim chief Najam Sethi on Tuesday said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman. Sethi said he didn't wish to be the "bone of contention" between the country top political leaders -- Pakistan Peoples Party president Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement clears the way for Zaka Ashraf to again take over as PCB chairman.In a late night tweet, Sethi said: "Salaam everyone! I don't want to be a bone of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif. Such instability and uncertainty is not good for PCB. Under the circumstances I am not a candidate for chairmanship of PCB. Good luck to all stakeholders." The late night announcement clears the ...
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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...
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Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan’s Participation In World Cup In India | Cricket News
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Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan’s Participation In World Cup In India | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of India-Pakistan encounter© AFPPakistan Cricket Board's chairman Najam Sethi on Friday cast fresh doubts over their participation in the ODI World Cup in India, saying it is "subject to government approval", putting the ICC in a bind before the schedule for the mega event is finalised. Sethi's comments came after every stakeholder, including Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah, agreed to organise the upcoming Asia Cup in a hybrid model, as proposed by the PCB chief. "As far as India and Pakistan go, neither the PCB or the BCCI can take decisions. The respective governments only can take decisions," Sethi said during a press conference."It's our government who has to decide, just like when it comes to India, it's their government that decides when they go to play...
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“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...
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“Clown In Cricket Circus”: Ramiz Raja’s Crude Jibe At New Pakistan Cricket Director | Cricket News
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“Clown In Cricket Circus”: Ramiz Raja’s Crude Jibe At New Pakistan Cricket Director | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ramiz Raja also labelled Najam Sethi as a "chairman who doesn't understand cricket".© AFPRamiz Raja has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi over the appointment of Mickey Arthur as director of cricket of the senior men's team. On Thursday, PCB confirmed the appointment of Arthur as the men's team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. However, the former Pakistan captain Raja tore into the PCB chief Sethi, calling the announcement 'crazy as a clown in a village circus' stuff."A first of its kind coach/director of cricket picked to run Pakistan cricket remotely, whose loyalty is first with his county job than Pakistan cricket. This is as c...
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Asia Cup Saga: Amid Tug Of War With BCCI, Pak Board Chief Shares Final Plan | Cricket News
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Asia Cup Saga: Amid Tug Of War With BCCI, Pak Board Chief Shares Final Plan | Cricket News

[ad_1] The PCB has proposed that India can play their Asia Cup matches at a neutral venue while Pakistan and other competing teams play in the host country, its chief Najam Sethi revealed on Friday. Sethi said they have sent a proposal to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tension between the two nations and demanded the shifting of the continental tournament to a neutral venue."We have decided on this hybrid model that Pakistan plays its Asia Cup matches at home and India their matches at a neutral venue and that is our proposal to the Asian Cricket Council," said Sethi, who took over as the PCB chairman from former cricketer Ramiz Raja, during a press conference.The Asia Cup, involving six...
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