Amid the tussle over World Cup and Asia Cup with the Indian Cricket Board, PCB chief Najam Sethi made some shocking revelations. Ahead of the prestigious 50-over World Cup which is scheduled to take place in India later this year, Sethi said that Pakistan has not agreed to play in India.
In a recent interview with Dawn News PCB chairman Najam Sethi said that the news of Pakistan agreeing to play in India is false and it’s propaganda of Indian Media. Sethi said, “We have not agreed to play our World Cup matches against India in India. No Chennai, no Kolkata and it’s just false news from Indian media, in fact, it’s propaganda.”
Notably, earlier it has been reported that Pakistan has asked the Indian Cricket Board and Apex Council of Cricket to organize their game at the Eden Gardens or in Chennai. This all came after India denied to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup citing security issues. In response, PCB has threatened to boycott the upcoming world cup.
“We will only consider a hybrid model for Asia Cup”, says Najam Sethi
Further speaking about the Asia Cup 2023 PCB chief Najam Sethi denied all speculations about shifting the tournament outside Pakistan. He said, “We will only consider a hybrid model for the Asia Cup, where India would play their matches at a neutral venue and the rest of the teams will play in Pakistan. There’s no way the entire tournament is getting shifted outside Pakistan.”
Notably, Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be organized in August-September this year. It will be in 50 over format and six teams will participate in the tournament. However, some media reports have claimed that due to the ongoing tussle, Pakistan is considering organizing India’s games in UAE, Oman or Sri Lanka while the other five teams will play the tournament in Pakistan itself.
Here is how fans react to Najam Sethi’s claims:
This becomes reality as the days passes by don’t worry
— Raj Paladi (@IamRajPaladi) April 15, 2023
Same energy ???? pic.twitter.com/z23uLTZlBT
— Shoaib? (@Hey_Shoaib76) April 15, 2023
Great now Zimbabwe can't win any matches in WC
Let's all laugh at Zimbabwe??— Advay Sharma (@Rohirat45_18) April 15, 2023
No one trust Pakistanis. Bahut bade zhooti coum hain. Khud ka koi iman nahi hain. Tabhi sari duniya in par hasti hain. Fir yeah unke army ne jo jahar inke dimag main dala hain usi jahar ke nashe main rahatey hain. Reality ka koi andaj nahi. Khud ka koi dimag nahi
— Pravin Kolhe (@pravinkolhe8) April 15, 2023
If Pakistan refused to participate in the world cup, that means Shri Lanka would be qualified directly. Congratulations @daniel86cricket ??
— Toothless (@sunnydhabale) April 15, 2023
To bhaiya PCB se kaho apna khud ka WC krwa lo or Bobby Azam ko POT dedo.. ???
— $¡dd ???? (@siddyboy30) April 15, 2023
If u guys don't wanna come to India better not come. Idhar aake bhi badi maherbani nai kar rahe ho tumlog ????
— Popa ?? (@_Popa_71) April 15, 2023
Arey jaao yaar tum mat aao worldcup khelne . Hume ghanta farak nae padta
— Shubham Sonawane?? (@Shubham49329536) April 15, 2023
— CricketWala (@HarshCh06738892) April 15, 2023
— Atul (@AtulKumarPARM10) April 15, 2023
Tu world cup chor wo to tere pitaji bhi khelne ayenge India,ise sun Naya aya he market me ?? pic.twitter.com/zihYnCY8kj
— Tarun Kaushik (@TarunKaushik396) April 15, 2023
Even your media telecasts this ? you guys are expert in making hype and take youturn specially your PCB CHAIRMEN
— Fake Truthteller (@FakeTruthTeller) April 16, 2023
