A three-person Chinese team met CAB President Avishek Dalmiya at the BC Roy Clubhouse with a proposal to develop cricketing ties with the association. The group was led by Zha Liyou, the People’s Republic of China’s Consul General in Kolkata.
Speaking on the matter Dalmiya said, “A Chinese delegation had come to CAB seeking our cooperation for the development of cricket in Chongqing City. We have assured our cooperation as we believe in the philosophy of spreading cricket globally and it is encouraging to see China taking the initiative to play the game.”
Adding further, he said “We have always assisted Bhutan cricket, Bangladesh cricket board. We have various exchange programmes with Bangladesh. They want some friendly matches and exposure for their young kids. They want their kids to come here. Their coaches can come to take training from us. China is taking it very seriously.”
He explained “Today they came, they expressed their willingness to have exchange programme we will assist them whether it is friendly matches, etc. We are always there for the growth of cricket. My father’s motto was globalisation and even when he was in the Asian cricket council, that’s when a lot of emphasis was placed on China so that they can also come up. They also appreciate the effort taken by my father.”
