
Following PCB chief Najam Sethi’s sarcastic jab at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for “unilaterally announcing” the Asian Cricket Council’s two-year calendar, the simmering tension between the India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable. The marquee Asia Cup is scheduled to take place in September of this year, but the specific schedule and the host nation have not yet been revealed, according to Shah, who is the chairman of the ACC.
Presenting the @ACCMedia1 pathway structure & cricket calendars for 2023 & 2024! This signals our unparalleled efforts & passion to take this game to new heights. With cricketers across countries gearing up for spectacular performances, it promises to be a good time for cricket! pic.twitter.com/atzBO4XjIn
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 5, 2023
The BCCI does not want to play in Pakistan because of political tension between the two nations, despite Pakistan being the original host of the Asia Cup this year.
“Thank you Jay Shah for unilaterally presenting ACC structure & calendars 2023-24 especially relating to Asia Cup 2023 for which Pakistan is the event host. While you are at it, you might as well present structure & calendar of our PSL 2023! A swift response will be appreciated,” Sethi tweeted.
Thank you @JayShah for unilaterally presenting @ACCMedia1 structure & calendars 2023-24 especially relating to Asia Cup 2023 for which 🇵🇰 is the event host. While you are at it, you might as well present structure & calendar of our PSL 2023! A swift response will be appreciated. https://t.co/UdW2GekAfR
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) January 5, 2023