LAHORE – The President of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), Roger Binny, and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, prolonged a heat gesture of camaraderie in direction of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) throughout their landmark two-day go to to Pakistan on Monday.
This go to marked a significant second because the BCCI delegation set foot in Pakistan for the primary time since 2008, greeted with open arms by PCB Administration Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf. Converseing to the media, Rajeev Shukla emphasised the significance of their go to, saying, “Pakistan is internet hosting the Asia Cup 2023, and it was our duty to be right here. The PCB and BCCI have a robust cricketing relationship, and we’ll cherish the memories from this journey.”
Shukla added: “Thrilling matches are at the moment belowmanner within the Asia Cup 2023. Benefit from the ongoing match, and we’ll focus on different issues at a later time.” BCCI President Roger Binny echoed Shukla’s sentiments, saying, “That is my first go to to Pakistan since 2005, and I’m delighted to be right here. I’ll carry again surpriseful reminiscences.”
Within the midst of this historic second, Zaka Ashraf expressed gratitude for the Indian delegation’s go to. “We lengthen our heartfelt because of the BCCI delegation for accepting our invitation and visiting Pakistan. This go to will additional improve the connection between PCB and BCCI,” stated Zaka Ashraf.
The BCCI delegation is scheduled to interact in discussions of mutual curiosity with officers from the PCB earlier than attending the Asia Cup 2023 fixture between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium.
PCB HOSTS GALA DINNER AT GOVERNOR HOUSE TO WELCOME ASIA CUP TEAMS
In a exceptional show of sportsmanship and camaraderie, the Pakistan Cricket Board hosted a grand gala dinner on the historic Governor Home in Lahore to welcome the cricket groups collaborating within the ACC Asia Cup 2023. The occasion was graced by the presence of cricket dignitaries from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, marking a major second within the area’s cricketing historical past.
In attendance was Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman together with officers from Pakistan Cricket Board. In a exceptional gesture of excellentwill, a four-member delegation from India graced the event on the invitation of Chairman of the PCB Administration Committee Zaka Ashraf. The delegation included Rojer Binny, President of BCCI and Rajiv Shukla, Vice- President of BCCI.
Pakistan is internet hosting the Asia Cup after a niche of 15 years, and this celebratory gathering serves as a testomony to the unity and spirit of the cricketing fraternity. The occasion was hosted by PCB MC ChairmanZaka Ashraf, who welcomed the groups and expressed his delight at internet hosting the celebrated tournament on residence soil.
He stated, “It’s with immense enthusiasm that I lengthen my heartfelt welcome to all of the esteemed international locations participating within the Asia Cup 2023. It’s a nice opportunityfor Pakistan to showcase its love for cricket and its potential to organise a successful match.
“As the top of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I’m extremely proud to have this chance to ask each certainly one of you to expertise the unmatched hospitality and camaraderie that our nation has to supply. We’re really honoured to welcome you to this grand celebration of cricket.”
He added: “Pakistan final hosted Asia Cup in 2008 and within the final 15 years the nation has seen unprecedented instances and this match carries significance for our soil. We’re prepared for this prestigious tournament that brings all of the Asian nations collectively.
It’s not only a match however a purpose, the place numerous cultures, languages, and backgrounds converge below the banner of a shared ardour for cricket. On this enviornment, cricket transcends past boundaries and becomes a unifying language that connects us all. “It’s a second of pleasure and pleasure for all cricket followers in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Let’s come collectively and rejoice the spirit of cricket in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.”