Pakistan Government to Decide on Sending Cricket Team to India: Najam Sethi

-

Najam Sethi, the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has announced that the decision on whether to send the Pakistan team to India for the ODI World Cup in 2023 will be made at the government level. The previous PCB chairman, Ramiz Raja, had threatened to boycott the tournament unless India agreed to play the Asia Cup in Pakistan beforehand.

However, the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) and BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced in October that the Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, would be held at a neutral venue due to the Indian team’s refusal to travel to Pakistan. This led to backlash from Ramiz Raja and a stern letter from the PCB to the ACC. Sethi emphasized that government approval is required for all decisions regarding Pakistan and India’s cricket relations.

najam sethi

Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has stated that he has no objections to Ramiz Raja returning to the commentary box. Sethi also defended the decision of the current Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, to remove Raja as PCB chairman. He stated that the prime minister has the right to choose their own candidate to oversee cricket affairs and that he himself resigned as chairman in 2018 when Imran Khan’s government came into power.

Sethi also revealed that he has been in touch with former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur and is interested in bringing him back to the team. He praised Arthur’s work with the team, stating that he helped develop Babar Azam and maintained discipline and fitness among the players. The situation with Arthur’s return will be clearer in the next week or so, according to Sethi.

It is important to note that the decision to send the Pakistan team to India for the ODI World Cup is a significant one, as it involves the possibility of reviving cricketing ties between the two countries. Cricket has a long and storied history in both Pakistan and India, and the rivalry between the two national teams is one of the most intense and celebrated in the sport. However, due to political tensions and security concerns, the two countries have not played a full series against each other since 2007. The ODI World Cup provides an opportunity for the two countries to come together and compete on the cricket field, and it is hoped that such a high-profile event will help to improve relations between the two nations.

Support Indian Spectator, follow us on Google News. Submit your opinion and guest articles on Info.indianspectator@gmail.com

Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar is a final year undergraduate student at the University of Delhi, where he is studying English Honors. He is passionate about literature and language, and enjoys researching stories. Laziest in our team and he loves coffee.

Latest News

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar: The New Faces of Election Commission

In a significant turn of events, India has appointed former bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar as the...

What Exactly is IPO Financing and How Does It Impact Investment Strategies?

In the frenzied world of initial public offerings (IPOs), where the promise of substantial gains looms large, a lesser-known...

PM Modi Announces Sudha Murty’s Nomination to Rajya Sabha by President Murmu

In a big news that lines up with International Women's Day, Sudha Murthy, a well-known writer and someone who...

Top 7 Buy Now and Pay Later Application, Convenience of Easy Payments

In today's fast-paced digital world, the concept of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) has gained significant traction, offering consumers...

Closing Your Flipkart Pay Later Account: A Comprehensive Walkthrough

So, you've been using Flipkart, taking advantage of their Pay Later option, but now it's time to bid it...

Bihar’s Scheduled Competency Test for Newly Appointed Teachers Faces Delay

The Bihar School Examination Committee recently announced the postponement of the second session of the competency test for appointed...

PM Narendra Modi’s Deep Sea Dwarka Darshan Captured Underwater

Prime Ministe­r Narendra Modi embarked on a spiritual e­xpedition, delving into the oce­an depths to offer prayers at the­...

Damodar Savarkar: A Journey of Controversy and Conviction

You know, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent figure in Indian politics, had quite the journey. Born on 28th May...