BCCI President and Vice President Make Historic Visit to Pakistan
New Delhi – In a groundbreaking move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) team accepted an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board and made their first visit to Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajiv Shukla arrived in Lahore via the Wagah border, symbolizing a potential turning point in cricketing relations between the two nations. Notably, BCCI Secretary Jai Shah did not accompany them on this visit.
A Diplomatic Dinner and Cricket Matches Await
During their visit, the BCCI team will attend a special dinner hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore. This prestigious event will be attended by representatives from all participating countries in the Asia Cup. Moreover, the BCCI officials will also have the opportunity to witness the highly anticipated matches between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on Tuesday, followed by the first match of the Super Four, both of which will take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Pakistan’s Cricketing Renaissance
This year’s Asia Cup marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, as it is their first major tournament hosting since the 2008 Asia Cup. Despite the BCCI’s decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament, the nation has been chosen as the venue for four matches. The majority of the tournament, including the final, will be hosted by Sri Lanka.
With the visit of BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajiv Shukla, cricket enthusiasts and officials hope that this historic visit will pave the way for future bilateral series and a return of international cricket to Pakistani soil. Only time will tell if this marks a new era of cricketing diplomacy and cooperation between these cricket-crazy nations.
English Summary: BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajiv Shukla Cross Attari-Wagah Border in Historic Visit to Pakistan
New Delhi ∙ The BCCI team came to Pakistan after accepting the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board. BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajiv Shukla reached Lahore through Wagah border. BCCI Secretary Jai Shah called off his visit. This is the first time BCCI representatives have visited Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The BCCI team will attend a dinner hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore. Apart from India, representatives of other teams participating in the Asia Cup will also attend the banquet. The BCCI team will be there to watch the Sri Lanka-Afghanistan match on Tuesday and the first match of the Super Four. These matches are played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf receiving BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajeev Shukla who arrived in Lahore.
This year’s Asia Cup is the first major tournament that Pakistan will host after the 2008 Asia Cup. With the BCCI taking a stand that the Indian team will not come to Pakistan to play in the tournament, Pakistan has become a venue for only four games. Sri Lanka will host 9 matches of the tournament including the final.
English Summary: BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla Cross Attari-Wagah Border in Historic Visit to Pakistan
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