Shahid Afridi weighs in on the Asia Cup hosting controversy. Afridi believes the PCB to take a position on the issue before it’s too late. Many issues have erupted in the run-up to the 2019 Men’s Asia Cup. The event was initially schedule to be held in Pakistan, however owing to the BCCI’s position on not traveling to Pakistan, various reports have appear that the tournament might be relocate abroad.
Several Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) luminaries have spoken out on the matter, even claiming that if India does not come to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, they may not travel to India for the forthcoming ODI World Cup.
Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has posted his opinion on the subject on his YouTube account. “Pakistan slated to host the Asia Cup. However, India state that if it is held in Pakistan, we would not participate. Change the location if you want us to participate “Ashwin stated.
“But we’d seen this many times before. When we say we’re not going to their house, they say they’re not going to our house either. Similarly, Pakistan has stated that it would not attend the World Cup. However, I believe it is not conceivable “He went on to say.
Shahid Afridi expresses his thoughts on Asia Cup hosting row
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi also spoke out against the situation. The 45-year-old blamed the system for the PCB’s current predicament. He also state that the International Cricket Council should be engage before going so far as to say that the ICC helpless against the BCCI.
“It is difficult to make such forceful calls if a person is unable to stand on his own two feet. They must consider several factors. India agar aankhe dikha raha hain (If India is showing you their eyes), or adopting such a strong stand, they have made themselves that powerful, and therefore they are able to speak like this; otherwise, they would not have the bravery. Finally, you must fortify yourself before making judgments “Afridi stated on Samaa TV.
“I’m not sure if India would visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup. Will we boycott the One-Day International World Cup in India? But we have to make a decision at some time.
“In this circumstance, the ICC’s position becomes critical; they should step up, but let me stress that even the ICC will be powerless in the face of the BCCI. ” Afridi said
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