Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) administration committee, has responded to former cricketer, Shahid Afridi’s criticism concerning the potential for Males in Inexperienced boycotting the World Cup in India over the Asia Cup venue fiasco.
In his remarks, Afridi expressed his confusion over the PCB’s insistence on not going to India for the World Cup.
“I do not perceive why they [PCB] are so adamant and hold saying that we can’t go to India. They should simplify the scenario and perceive that a world cricket event is going on – take it quite positively; go and play. Inform your boys to get the trophy; the entire nation stands behind you. It will not solely be a giant win for us however a decent slap on the face of BCCI,” Afridi had mentioned.
In response, Sethi clarified that the choice to take part within the World Cup didn’t relaxation with Afridi, himself, and even Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI.
“The choice to go for the World Cup just isn’t Shahid Afridi’s, neither is it Jay Shah’s or mine. This determination belongs to the Indian authorities on their aspect and the Pakistani authorities on our aspect,” Sethi advised BBC.
Sethi emphasised that if the Pakistani authorities assured the PCB that it was secure for the staff to journey to India and play within the World Cup, then Pakistan would definitely take part. He emphasised that the PCB’s stance was contingent upon the clearance from the Pakistani authorities concerning the safety scenario in India.
“If the Pakistani authorities says that our staff can go and play the World Cup in India, then we will certainly go,” he mentioned.
The choice finally lies with the respective governments, and till the safety scenario is deemed passable, the PCB will fastidiously consider and contemplate all elements earlier than making a last dedication on Pakistan’s participation within the World Cup.