NEW DELHI: Zaka Ashraf, the anticipated incoming chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has dismissed the “hybrid model” proposed by his predecessor, Najam Sethi, for the upcoming Asia Cup. The match, scheduled to happen in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September, is not going to be following Sethi’s broadly publicised plan, in keeping with Ashraf.
“The first point is that I had rejected the hybrid model (for Asia Cup) in the past itself – because I do not agree with it. The board of the Asian Cricket Council had decided that it should be held in Pakistan, then we should host it,” Ashraf mentioned throughout a press convention within the Pakistan capital on Wednesday.
Ashraf’s latest remarks may doubtlessly create uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s participation within the upcoming World Cup. It is anticipated that the BCCI will undertake a tricky stance, and any deviation from the beforehand agreed-upon choices by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) may not go away room for compromise or a center floor. This scenario places Pakistan’s involvement within the World Cup in a precarious place.
With the ACC government physique approving the hybrid mannequin, if Ashraf would not change his stand, the Asia Cup may very well be held with out Pakistan as a five-nation match.
“The Asia Cup model has been accepted by ACC and there would be no change. Ashraf is free to say whatever he wants,” an ACC board member informed PTI.
Ashraf is likely one of the two nominees for the PCB chairman’s put up handpicked by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who’s the patron-in-chief of the board and the person who has the ultimate say in appointment. As of now, Ashraf’s appointment is only a formality.
The hybrid mannequin was accepted by the ACC, headed by BCCI boss Jay Shah, after India made it clear that it will not journey to Pakistan because of the prevailing geo-political scenario.
It was determined that 4 video games shall be held in Pakistan with the host nation enjoying their group league match in opposition to Nepal and three different video games involving Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would even be scheduled in Lahore.
However, issues modified dramatically within the final 48 hours after Sethi introduced on twitter that he’s quitting.
“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,” Sethi had tweeted.
Ashraf, a banker by career, has earlier been the PCB chairman.
During his media interplay, Ashraf mentioned that he would not like the thought of inconsequential video games being held of their nation when they have internet hosting rights.
“All the main matches are happening outside (of Pakistan). (Teams like) Nepal and Bhutan are going to play in Pakistan – which is not fair for Pakistan. I do not know what the board has decided previously, I do not have the access to the information.
“I’ll examine, no matter is doable within the shortest doable time, will try this for the betterment of Pakistan,” he said.
Ashraf also said that the World Cup issue is yet to be sorted which could mean that the release of schedule will be delayed further.
“There are challenges lined up forward for Pakistan, there are lots of pending points, the Asia Cup is there, then the World Cup, the group’s preparations, loads of points. I don’t need to communicate in opposition to anybody as a result of I’ve not (but) taken over,” Ashraf said while not wanting to say anything about Sethi.
“Once I take over, will see what the situation is. I all the time take the media alongside, I don’t cover something. We must work for the betterment of Pakistan, we have now a transparent aware.”
It is understood that Pakistan’s demands to play World Cup matches at a neutral venue will not be accepted by either the BCCI or the ICC at any cost, and now Ashraf’s tough stance on Asia Cup could spoil relations further.
It may be noted that the last time India and Pakistan were engaged in a bilateral series in 2012, Ashraf was the PCB chairman.
(With PTI Inputs)
“The first point is that I had rejected the hybrid model (for Asia Cup) in the past itself – because I do not agree with it. The board of the Asian Cricket Council had decided that it should be held in Pakistan, then we should host it,” Ashraf mentioned throughout a press convention within the Pakistan capital on Wednesday.
Ashraf’s latest remarks may doubtlessly create uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s participation within the upcoming World Cup. It is anticipated that the BCCI will undertake a tricky stance, and any deviation from the beforehand agreed-upon choices by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) may not go away room for compromise or a center floor. This scenario places Pakistan’s involvement within the World Cup in a precarious place.
With the ACC government physique approving the hybrid mannequin, if Ashraf would not change his stand, the Asia Cup may very well be held with out Pakistan as a five-nation match.
“The Asia Cup model has been accepted by ACC and there would be no change. Ashraf is free to say whatever he wants,” an ACC board member informed PTI.
Ashraf is likely one of the two nominees for the PCB chairman’s put up handpicked by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who’s the patron-in-chief of the board and the person who has the ultimate say in appointment. As of now, Ashraf’s appointment is only a formality.
The hybrid mannequin was accepted by the ACC, headed by BCCI boss Jay Shah, after India made it clear that it will not journey to Pakistan because of the prevailing geo-political scenario.
It was determined that 4 video games shall be held in Pakistan with the host nation enjoying their group league match in opposition to Nepal and three different video games involving Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would even be scheduled in Lahore.
However, issues modified dramatically within the final 48 hours after Sethi introduced on twitter that he’s quitting.
“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,” Sethi had tweeted.
Ashraf, a banker by career, has earlier been the PCB chairman.
During his media interplay, Ashraf mentioned that he would not like the thought of inconsequential video games being held of their nation when they have internet hosting rights.
“All the main matches are happening outside (of Pakistan). (Teams like) Nepal and Bhutan are going to play in Pakistan – which is not fair for Pakistan. I do not know what the board has decided previously, I do not have the access to the information.
“I’ll examine, no matter is doable within the shortest doable time, will try this for the betterment of Pakistan,” he said.
Ashraf also said that the World Cup issue is yet to be sorted which could mean that the release of schedule will be delayed further.
“There are challenges lined up forward for Pakistan, there are lots of pending points, the Asia Cup is there, then the World Cup, the group’s preparations, loads of points. I don’t need to communicate in opposition to anybody as a result of I’ve not (but) taken over,” Ashraf said while not wanting to say anything about Sethi.
“Once I take over, will see what the situation is. I all the time take the media alongside, I don’t cover something. We must work for the betterment of Pakistan, we have now a transparent aware.”
It is understood that Pakistan’s demands to play World Cup matches at a neutral venue will not be accepted by either the BCCI or the ICC at any cost, and now Ashraf’s tough stance on Asia Cup could spoil relations further.
It may be noted that the last time India and Pakistan were engaged in a bilateral series in 2012, Ashraf was the PCB chairman.
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com