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Summary PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf will have a meeting with the BCCI bigwigs over the next two days.
During an interview with Indian media, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf said that the IPL is followed keenly in Pakistan and it would be great for his players to take part in a tournament like this. He said all those things will be discussed in the coming days.Responding to a question regarding the India-Pakistan bilateral cricket ties, Zaka said his team is ready to play against India anywhere, adding that its always a full-house whatever format the two teams play.He further said that Pakistan can take the initiative to visit India first and then it can be taken forward. ‘It is my sincere wish to see these two countries playing and if it happens during my tenure, I will be the happiest man on earth, he further added.Zaka Ashraf termed the inclusion of Sialkot Stallions in Champions League as biggest breakthrough.Expressing his views over a question regarding the pullout of Bangladesh at the very last moment, he said it was a shock since everything was on track and they were getting ready to receive the Bangladeshi team at the airport.Its probably the first time in the history of cricket that someone has gone to court challenging the FTP, Zaka added.In response to a question on spot-fixing, he maintained that he has zero tolerance policy for corruption in cricket. He said PCB had already set up a vigilance division and it is looking to ensure that cricket in Pakistan is clean.
