Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Cricket Board makes an offer to India

Pakistan Cricket Board makes an offer to India

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board makes an offer to India over theupcoming Asia Cup in the country.

Pakistan is open to playing the Asia Cup matches against India at a neutralvenue, according to the Chief Executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)Wasim Khan.

Wasim clarified that there was no correlation between the Asia Cup and theBangladesh tour of Pakistan amid speculations that the two countries hadbartered the tournament to keep the series alive.

“Under the current circumstances we do not think they [India] will come toPakistan. We have the option of playing in the UAE in this regard,” saidWasim. “The idea that a deal was struck with Bangladesh with regards to theAsia Cup is not right. This rumour is incorrect. We have had no talks withBangladesh in this regard.”

“The Asia Cup is an Asian Cricket Council event and we will host it. No onecountry can decide this matter,” he added.

The PCB Chief Executive also added that the board is prepared and will behosting the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) XI and other international teamsin near future.