BCCI President Roger Binny, VP Rajiv Shukla cross Attari-Wagah Border in 'purely a cricket visit' to Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI President Roger Binny, VP Rajiv Shukla cross Attari-Wagah Border in 'purely a cricket visit' to Pakistan

India TV News  

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajiv Shukla are on a historic visit to Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Binny and Shukla are set to attend a couple of Asia Cup matches at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on September 5, which is Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan and the first Super Four match between Pakistan and most likely Bangladesh on Wednesday, September 6. For the first time in history, the Asia Cup is taking place in a hybrid format with matches set to take place in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Earlier after landing at Punjab's Amritsar Airport, BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla said, "This two-day visit is purely from the point of view of cricket, nothing political.".

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Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah

The Hindu  

Merciless rain may have prevented a lot of action on the field during the Asia Cup, but there is no dearth of action off it. On Tuesday, Najam Sethi, the former PCB chief, took to social media and squarely blamed Shah for preferring Sri Lanka, despite the weather threat. “Only Mr. Shah can explain why these options were rejected and …

Pakistan treated us well, went out of the way to make us comfortable: BCCI President Binny
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan treated us well, went out of the way to make us comfortable: BCCI President Binny

The Hindu  

BCCI President Roger Binny could not stop gushing over the warm and friendly treatment they received in Pakistan on their short visit to the neighbouring nation, while Board Vice President Rajeev Shukla asserted that cricket could be the bridge between the two countries that share a tense diplomatic relation. Binny and Shukla returned to India via the Attari-Wagah border on …

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla return to India after 2-day Pakistan visit
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla return to India after 2-day Pakistan visit

India TV News  

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla have returned to India from their two-day Pakistan visit. The picture of the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Zaka Ashraf with both Binny and Shukla also went viral after they reached Pakistan. Meanwhile, BCCI President Roger Binny was also happy with the visit to Pakistan recalling the team's tour to the country …

'No politics involved': BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla says visit to Pakistan was purely for cricketing reasons
1 year, 4 months ago

'No politics involved': BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla says visit to Pakistan was purely for cricketing reasons

Firstpost  

The last time an Indian cricket team travelled to Pakistan was back in 2008 for the Asia Cup. Amritsar: For the first time in 17 years, two senior BCCI office-bearers — president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla — travelled to Pakistan and reached Lahore on Monday after crossing the Attari-Wagah, honouring the PCB’s invitation to watch Asia Cup there. …

Rajeev Shukla on Pakistan visit: This is purely cricketing invitation, shouldn’t be mixed with politics
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajeev Shukla on Pakistan visit: This is purely cricketing invitation, shouldn’t be mixed with politics

The Hindu  

For the first time in 17 years, two senior BCCI office-bearers — president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla — travelled to Pakistan and reached Lahore on Monday after crossing the Attari-Wagah border, honouring the PCB’s invitation to watch Asia Cup there. The last time an Indian cricket team travelled to Pakistan was back in 2008 for the Asia Cup. …

Asia Cup 2023: Former PCB chief Najam Sethi hits out at ACC following rain-marred India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Former PCB chief Najam Sethi hits out at ACC following rain-marred India vs Pakistan match

India Today  

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi has hit out at the Asian Cricket Council following a no-result in India’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan, saying excuses were made to accommodate Sri Lanka as a venue for the 2023 Asia Cup. The former PCB chief took to social media platform ‘X’, saying he had urged the ACC to play the …

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: Inside the India nets as Pakistan comes calling
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: Inside the India nets as Pakistan comes calling

The Hindu  

As the hustle and bustle of the media shuttling from the media box to the press conference room, chasing team buses and sharing pleasant banalities with the who’s who of cricket abates, the players head to the ground for practice ahead of a blockbuster Asia Cup match here between India and Pakistan. FOLLOW | IND vs PAK LIVE Pallekele weather …

Asia Cup: Top five India vs Pakistan matches
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup: Top five India vs Pakistan matches

The Hindu  

India and Pakistan will face off on September 2 in Pallekele during the 2023 Asia Cup, adding a new chapter to one of the most storied rivalries in sporting history. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi and Junaid Khan react after winning the sixth match of the Asia Cup against India at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 2, 2014. …

BCCI accepts PCB's invitation to watch Asia Cup matches
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI accepts PCB's invitation to watch Asia Cup matches

Op India  

Days after Pakistan Cricket Board invited BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla and President Roger Binny to watch a few matches of the Asia Cup starting from August 30 with a Pakistan versus Nepal match, a PTI report has claimed that Rajeev Shukla and Roger Binny have accepted the invitation. Citing an anonymous source close to the development, PTI reported that …

BCCI President Roger Binny, VP Rajiv Shukla to travel to Lahore for Asia Cup matches - Report
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI President Roger Binny, VP Rajiv Shukla to travel to Lahore for Asia Cup matches - Report

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajiv Shukla will reportedly travel to Lahore for Asia Cup matches. As per a report of PTI, the Indian Board President Binny and Vice President Shukla have accepted invitations from the Pakistan Cricket Board to travel to Lahore for a couple of Asia Cup matches in …

BCCI president Binny, VP Shukla to attend Asia Cup fixture in Lahore
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI president Binny, VP Shukla to attend Asia Cup fixture in Lahore

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla will travel to Lahore to attend an Asia Cup fixture in the first week of September. “They will first travel to Sri Lanka to watch the Indian team in action and will then head to Pakistan, crossing the Attari border on September 3,” a source …

PCB Invites BCCI Secretary Jay Shah To Asia Cup 2023 Opener In Multan: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB Invites BCCI Secretary Jay Shah To Asia Cup 2023 Opener In Multan: Report

ABP News  

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board has extended an invitation to Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Asian Cricket Council President, to attend the opening match of the Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30 in Multan. Previously, there were reports in the Pakistani media that Jay Shah had accepted the PCB's …

PCB invites Jay Shah to Pakistan for PAK vs NEP Asia Cup opening match - Report
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB invites Jay Shah to Pakistan for PAK vs NEP Asia Cup opening match - Report

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly invited the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary and Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah to attend the opening match of the Asia Cup in Pakistan. "The PCB has basically followed up on the invitation which was extended verbally by Chairman Zaka Ashraf to Jay Shah when they both met in Durban …

Asia Cup 2023: PCB invites Jay Shah to Pakistan to watch opening match of tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: PCB invites Jay Shah to Pakistan to watch opening match of tournament

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday invited Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary and President of ACC, to attend the opening match of the Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30 at Multan. "The PCB has basically followed up on the invitation which was extended verbally by Chairman Zaka Ashraf to Jay Shah when they both met in Durban for …

PCB unhappy with ACC president Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony
1 year, 5 months ago

PCB unhappy with ACC president Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its dissatisfaction over BCCI secretary and president of the Asian Cricket Council, Jay Shah announcing the schedule of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 before its own official ceremony in Lahore earlier this week. The PCB had organised an event to announce the Asia Cup schedule along with unveiling the trophy on Wednesday, July 19 …

Pakistan minister launches fresh attack on BCCI over Asia Cup hybrid model, shares PCB's latest demands for World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan minister launches fresh attack on BCCI over Asia Cup hybrid model, shares PCB's latest demands for World Cup

Hindustan Times  

In a major development Pakistan Cricket Board acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for their country's matches at the ICC ODI World Cup, which will be held in India on October-November, to be played at a neutral venue. India star batter Virat Kohli with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam "Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can't Pakistan's matches …

Pakistan minister drops bombshell over country's participation in World Cup: ‘If India demands to play Asia Cup…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan minister drops bombshell over country's participation in World Cup: ‘If India demands to play Asia Cup…’

Hindustan Times  

The political tensions between India and Pakistan have cast dark shadows over the marquee clash between the arch rivals in the ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. India and Pakistan are scheduled to play on October 15 in Ahmedabad Mazari said that Pakistan would place similar demands …

‘ACC president Jay Shah…’: PCB chief Sethi reacts after Asia Cup hybrid model gets approved; IND vs PAK in Sri Lanka
1 year, 6 months ago

‘ACC president Jay Shah…’: PCB chief Sethi reacts after Asia Cup hybrid model gets approved; IND vs PAK in Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

After BCCI’s refusal to play Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan, the PCB had been pushing for the hybrid model, where they get to host at least the non-India matches of the tournament’s initial round. ACC on Thursday announced that Asia Cup 2023 will be staged between August 31-September 17 in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This means the PCB will remain …

Asia Cup 2023 set to be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, ACC to approve PCB's hybrid model
1 year, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 set to be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, ACC to approve PCB's hybrid model

India TV News  

In a big development on Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to host the 16th edition of the tournament in September. Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah is expected to approve Pakistan Cricket Board's hybrid model and is likely to make an official announcement on Tuesday, June 13. According to a report from a PTI, Pakistan will …

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh voice concerns over Pakistan's 'hybrid' hosting solution
1 year, 8 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh voice concerns over Pakistan's 'hybrid' hosting solution

Firstpost  

In another blow to Pakistan’s hopes of hosting this year’s Asia Cup, the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket boards have rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s “hybrid” solution of hosting part of the tournament at a neutral venue. Pakistan had offered to host matches involving India at a neutral venue such as the UAE — which has hosted the last two …

Asia Cup 2023: Najam Sethi hits back at Asian Cricket Council, reveals demands made by BCCI
1 year, 11 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Najam Sethi hits back at Asian Cricket Council, reveals demands made by BCCI

India TV News  

BCCI vs PCB: The controversy around the Asia Cup continues to intensify everyday. Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja reacted to the statement by saying that the BCCI can't dictate how things work in international cricket. Interestingly, after Pakistan's defeat to England in the three-match Test series, Raja was replaced by Najam Sethi as the Pakistan Cricket Board Chief. …

Asia Cup 2023: Najam Sethi left furious as Jay Shah announces Asia Cup calendar, posts reaction on Twitter
2 years ago

Asia Cup 2023: Najam Sethi left furious as Jay Shah announces Asia Cup calendar, posts reaction on Twitter

India TV News  

The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for "unilaterally announcing" the Asian Cricket Council's two-year calendar. Furious Sethi’s tweet "Thank you Jay Shah for unilaterally presenting ACC structure & calendars 2023-24 especially relating to Asia Cup 2023 for which Pakistan is the …

\'Tournaments keep coming. Let\'s see,\' Jaishankar on India-Pakistan cricket ties
2 years, 1 month ago

\'Tournaments keep coming. Let\'s see,\' Jaishankar on India-Pakistan cricket ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has given a strong message that cross-border terrorism will never be normalised. When asked about the government’s views on the cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, Jaishankar at an event held on Friday in the national capital said there should be global pressure on Pakistan to end sponsoring terrorism and India will …

India travelling to Pakistan not BCCI's call, government clearance needed: Roger Binny
2 years, 2 months ago

India travelling to Pakistan not BCCI's call, government clearance needed: Roger Binny

Firstpost  

Newly-appointed president Binny added that the BCCI has not approached the government yet, but eventually the Centre will decide on the matter. Bengaluru: The BCCI can’t take a call on its own on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup or not as it relies on the government to make such decisions, new Board …

Travelling to Pakistan not BCCI\'s call, government will decide: Roger Binny
2 years, 2 months ago

Travelling to Pakistan not BCCI\'s call, government will decide: Roger Binny

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The BCCI can't take a call on its own on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup or not as it relies on the government to make such decisions, new Board president Roger Binny said on Thursday. Speaking at an event organised by Karnataka State Cricket Association here, Binny said the BCCI has …

BCCI vs PCB: Ramiz Raja gives massive statement regarding 2023 ODI World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI vs PCB: Ramiz Raja gives massive statement regarding 2023 ODI World Cup

India TV News  

Highlights The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan The 2023 edition of the One Day International World Cup will be played in India Shah has denied reports that claimed India's participation in the 2023 Asia Cup BCCI vs PCB: Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier today confirmed …

Pakistan likely to pull out of 2023 ODI World Cup if India do not travel for Asia Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan likely to pull out of 2023 ODI World Cup if India do not travel for Asia Cup

Firstpost  

Reportedly, PCB Chairman Raja and other senior officials were very upset with the announcement by Jay Shah that India would not travel to Pakistan next year for Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan, on Tuesday, threatened to pull out of next year’s World Cup in India, reacting strongly to BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s statement that they would prefer to play the Asia …

IND vs PAK Pakistan Threatens To Pull Out Of ODI World Cup In India After Jay Shah's Asia Cup 2023 Call
2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs PAK Pakistan Threatens To Pull Out Of ODI World Cup In India After Jay Shah's Asia Cup 2023 Call

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan is considering not participating in 2023 One-Day-International World Cup in India, in reaction to BCCI secretary Jay Shah's huge Asia Cup 2023 call after the cricket governing body's Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, PTI reported. Jay Shah, in an informal gathering of reporters, stated that "India will play the Asia Cup 2023 at a neutral venue," making …

Asia Cup 2023: BCCI secretary Jay Shah teases neutral venue to host marquee cricketing event
2 years, 2 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: BCCI secretary Jay Shah teases neutral venue to host marquee cricketing event

India TV News  

Asia Cup 2023: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is currently stationed in Australia and is gearing up for the all-important World Cup. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has now cleared the air around team India's availability to play in the 2023 Asia Cup. Reports quoted the BCCI secretary saying that he is searching for a neutral venue for the Asia Cup …

BCCI secretary Jay Shah drops huge update on whether India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI secretary Jay Shah drops huge update on whether India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023

Hindustan Times  

With the Asia Cup 2023 scheduled to be held in Pakistan, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has dropped a huge update on whether the Indian cricket team will travel across the border to play the tournament next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah with a huge announcement regarding the fate of Asia Cup 2023 "Neutral venue for Asia Cup is not unprecedented …

BCCI president Roger Binny reacts for first time, emphasizes on fitness
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI president Roger Binny reacts for first time, emphasizes on fitness

India TV News  

Defying all odds, former cricketer and World Cup-winning player for India Roger Binny has become the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Indian cricket team, particularly in 2022 has been plagued with many injuries and star players such as Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar have missed out on the all-important T20 World …

Roger Binny set to be elected unopposed as BCCI president
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny set to be elected unopposed as BCCI president

The Hindu  

Roger Binny, one of the architects of India's 1983 World Cup triumph and the president of Karnataka State Cricket Association, has arrived at the BCCI headquarters to file his nomination papers for the BCCI President's post. Should Shelar, who along with other candidates arrived at the BCCI headquarters, is asked to be a BCCI office-bearer, he will have to pull …

Asia Cup: BCCI declares Indian squad, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul back in team; Bumrah, Shami miss cut
2 years, 5 months ago

Asia Cup: BCCI declares Indian squad, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul back in team; Bumrah, Shami miss cut

India TV News  

BCCI has announced the Indian squad led by Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Asia Cup which will be held in UAE. The right-handed batsman Rahul was all set to lead India against South Africa in the five-match T20I home series but unfortunately missed out as he had problems with his groin after IPL 2022. India full squad: Rohit Sharma, KL …

Pakistan optimistic about hosting India in 2023 Asia Cup, says PCB chairman Ehsan Mani
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan optimistic about hosting India in 2023 Asia Cup, says PCB chairman Ehsan Mani

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani is optimistic about hosting India in the Asia Cup in 2023 and hopes the political relations between the two neighbouring countries would improve by then. I am optimistic that by time the political relations between the two countries would have improved and this would pave the way for the Indian team to come to …

Rajiv Shukla set to become new BCCI vice-president unopposed
4 years ago

Rajiv Shukla set to become new BCCI vice-president unopposed

India Today  

Former Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Shukla is all set to be elected unopposed as the Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president. Rajiv Shukla's election as the new vice-president of the BCCI will be ratified during the Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad scheduled for December 24. Apart from having been the vice-president of the BCCI, Rajiv Shukla was also …

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to not attend upcoming ACC meeting due to coronavirus threat, says report
4 years, 10 months ago

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to not attend upcoming ACC meeting due to coronavirus threat, says report

Firstpost  

Ganguly on last Friday said that the next Asia Cup will be held in Dubai, paving the way for both India and Pakistan to participate in the continental tournament Kolkata: The Indian Cricket Board president Sourav Ganguly will not attend the upcoming Asian Cricket Council meeting in Dubai, scheduled for 3 March, due to the coronavirus threat. “Ganguly was supposed …

Next Asia Cup to be played in United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan to participate, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 10 months ago

Next Asia Cup to be played in United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan to participate, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Firstpost  

Pakistan was the designated hosts for the tournament scheduled for September, but with the BCCI making it clear that the Indian team would not be able to travel to the neighbouring country owing to security concerns, the event has been moved to Dubai Kolkata: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the next Asia Cup will be held in Dubai, …

India vs Pakistan and Asia Cup 2020 in Dubai
4 years, 10 months ago

India vs Pakistan and Asia Cup 2020 in Dubai

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the next Asia Cup will be held in Dubai, paving the way for both India and Pakistan to participate in the continental tournament. “Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and both India and Pakistan will play,” Ganguly told reporters at the Eden Gardens before leaving for Dubai for the Asian Cricket Council …

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