Pakistan Cricket Board Lacks The Guts To Boycott An ICC Event: Danish Kaneria

Danish Kaneria, a former Test cricketer, thinks Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) won’t be able to defy the International Cricket Council (ICC) by skipping the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023.

Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the PCB, has made it clear that Pakistan will not visit India for the ICC tournament if the Indian side declines to tour Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup.

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Pakistan has been selected as the 2023 Asia Cup host. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, has made it apparent that they will fight to have the continental tournament moved to a neutral location.

The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah earlier this year said that the Indian squad would not go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. Shah also serves as the head of the Asian Cricket Council, which is noteworthy (ACC).

Danish Kaneria continued by saying that considering the political climate in the country, it is still unclear whether PCB will host the Asia Cup on its own.

“Pakistan will ultimately travel to India”: Danish Kaneria

Danish Kaneria highlighted that while India won’t be affected by it, the Men in Green will be the only ones to suffer as a result. On November 26, the former leg-spinner made these comments in a video posted on his YouTube page.

“The PCB lacks the guts to withdraw from an ICC event. On the other side, India doesn’t mind if Pakistan doesn’t attend. They have a sizable market that brings in a lot of money. Pakistan will suffer greatly if they do not go to India for the World Cup.”

Danish Kaneria asserted that Pakistan will finally consent to host the World Cup in India despite Raja’s extravagant assertions. He recommended that the board abstain from saying anything like that.

“Ultimately, Pakistan will fly to India for the World Cup. Officials will claim that there was no choice because of pressure from the ICC. If Pakistan cricketers repeatedly discuss skipping an ICC event, it will be very detrimental to the sport.”

Pakistan is set to host England for a three-match Test series starting on 1 December.

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