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Why is India concerned about security when other teams are coming to Pakistan? - Najam Sethi


 

Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as to why it is concerned about sending its players to Pakistan for the Asia Cup while other teams have no such issues. Sethi, who is keen to ensure that the Asia Cup is played in Pakistan, has said that he will raise the matter at the next meetings of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and International Cricket Council (ICC). He added that if the BCCI refuses to send a team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, then they will have to consider not playing the ODI World Cup in India. Sethi has kept his options open and wants Pakistan to host the Asia Cup, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. He sought advice from the Pakistani government before attending the meeting.

The BCCI has not yet made any official statement on the matter. However, reports suggest that the board is concerned about the safety and security of its players in Pakistan. The last time India played a bilateral series in Pakistan was back in 2007, after which cricketing ties between the two countries were suspended due to political tensions.

The Asia Cup, which is scheduled to be held in September 2018, will be a six-nation tournament featuring India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and a qualifier team. The tournament is set to be played in the ODI format, with all matches taking place in Pakistan.

Pakistan has been trying to convince India to send its team to play in the tournament, but so far, the BCCI has remained firm on its stance. The Indian cricket team has not played a bilateral series against Pakistan since 2012-2013.

The PCB chairman's statement comes amidst ongoing tension between the two countries following a militant attack on an Indian army base in September 2016. The incident led to heightened tensions and a brief suspension of cricketing ties between the two countries.

The ICC has also been closely monitoring the situation and has said that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all players and officials involved in the tournament. The governing body has also said that it will continue to assess the situation and work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure a safe and secure environment for the tournament.

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