Summary Boycotting T20 world cup is out of question, said PCB chairman
NEW DELHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Sheheryar Khan on Tuesday said that hopes of Indo-Pak cricket series in December have been shattered, adding that he is extremely disappointed by the attitude of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Dunya News reported.
Addressing a media conference after meeting Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Rajiv Shukla, he said PCB tried its very best for the cricket series but the efforts have to be mutual. He said he is extremely disappointed of the attitude of the Indian board.
The cricket series between India and Pakistan was scheduled to take place in December but all hopes have now been shattered, he said, adding that more meetings with the BCCI officials are not expected.
Responding to the questions posed by the Indian journalists, Khan said that boycotting T20 World Cup is out of question and that Pakistan cricket team will definitely participate in this mega event.
It merits mentioning here that Shiv Sena mob had strongly protested upon arrival of PCB chairman in India. The violent mob had gathered outside BCCI office when Sheheryar Khan reached Mumbai and started chanting ‘go Sheheryar go’ slogans.
PCB chairman was in the middle of a media conference at BCCI office when the Shiv Sena extremists stormed outside the office and started chanting slogans.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday caved in to the pressure from Indian Hindu extremist outfit Shiv Sena and stopped Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar from performing his duties as an international umpire, Dunya News reported.
According to details, Dar had been selected for the ongoing series between India and South Africa but he won’t be able to perform his responsibilities as umpire now because ICC itself has removed him after threats from Shiv Sena.
It merits mentioning here that Shiv Sena had threatened Dar and said he would not be allowed to perform his duties as umpire in the final One Day International (ODI).
The fifth ODI between India and South Africa is scheduled for October 25th in Mumbai. Dar has previously performed his responsibilities as umpire in 2011 World Cup that took place in India.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already acquired Dar’s services in Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. Talking exclusively to Dunya News, ICC president Zaheer Abbas had said the issue will be reviewed in ICC meeting.
