Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was among the few cricketers who voiced their opinion on Jay Shah’s statement, lashing out at the BCCI secretary and criticizing the board for their stance of not traveling to Pakistan for next year’s Asia Cup.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s recent statement on the 2023 Asia Cup has sparked criticisms from across the border. Tuesday, Shah revealed that Team India won’t be traveling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup next year and rather suggested that it would be held at a neutral venue. The statement has led to criticisms from Pakistan with reports emerging that the Pakistan board might pull out of the ODI World Cup next year, slated to be held in India.
“When excellent comradery between the 2 sides in the past 12 months has been established that has created a good feel-good factor in the 2 countries, why BCCI Secy will make this statement on the eve of the #T20WorldCup match? Reflects lack of cricket administration experience in India,” he tweeted.