[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Imran Khan, a former captain, has responded to the current dispute between Pakistan and India over the venues for the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup 2023.
During a press conference, the former Prime Minister expressed his disappointment that India is attempting to exclude Pakistan from the cricketing arena due to political differences.
Imran Khan claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) exhibits arrogance by playing cricket according to their own preferences while ignoring other teams.
The captain of the 1992 World Cup-winning team went on to say that the BCCI has become a superpower, almost dictating terms because of its ability to generate more funds than any other country.
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The legendary cricketer remarked that allowing players from other countries to participate in IPL except for Pakistani cricketers reeks of arrogance and injustice.
“Pakistan now has a very good quality super league too and foreign players come to Pakistan. I think if India does not allow Pakistan players then so be it,” Imran Khan added.
The former all-rounder went on to say that Pakistan has always produced great talent in all sports and that it should not be subjected to the Indian government’s tactics.
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It should be noted that cricketing relations between the two countries have been strained since the BCCI refused to send the Men in Blue to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023.
During a recent meeting in Dubai, officials from the PCB and BCCI agreed that Pakistan will host the Asia Cup, while India’s matches will be played at a neutral venue.
Days later, reports surfaced that the PCB was working on a new formula for the upcoming marquee event in India, in which Pakistan would play its matches at a neutral venue.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
