LAHORE: A three-member Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) delegation will reach Pakistan tomorrow via Wagah Border amid the ongoing Asia Cup 2023.
According to the details, BCCI President Roger Binny will lead the delegation which will also feature BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on their important visit to Pakistan.
The BCCI delegation will discuss matters of mutual interest with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials before watching the Asia Cup 2023 fixture between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium.
The delegation will also be attending an official dinner at the Governor’s House.
Earlier this week, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf announced that the BCCI President and vice-president will visit Pakistan.
While talking to the media at Gaddafi Stadium during the national men’s team’s jersey unveiling ceremony for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Zaka Ashraf welcomed the players and officials who are visiting Pakistan for the Asia Cup.
“BCCI President and Vice President are coming to Pakistan for the opening ceremony of Asia Cup,” Zaka Ashraf said. “We welcome everyone who is coming to Pakistan [during Asia Cup].”
He also showed confidence and faith in the Pakistan team and expressed his hope that the national team will continue the recent good form and perform well at the Asia Cup as well as the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup in India.
“Our team is currently united and performing well, and consequently is number one in the ODI team rankings,” he said.
“Looking at the recent performances of the team, it is hoped that our team will be successful in the World Cup, however, at the moment all the attention is focused on the Asia Cup,” he added.
Talking about the recently unveiled Pakistan jersey for the World Cup, he said: “The Star Nation Jersey bears witness to the enduring bond between our cricketers and the passionate fans who stand by them through every match. This jersey encapsulates our rich cricketing heritage and the luminous future that awaits.”
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