Pak-India cricket series no time soon, says BCCI secretary
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The secretary Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Anurag Thakur, said on Saturday there is not much possibility of the India-Pakistan series, given the short window ahead of India's tour of Australia, which begins on January 12.
"It's 19th already and even if a decision comes in the next week, it might not be possible to host a series in such short notice," the BCCI secretary said at the press conference in Delhi, ESPN Cricinfo reported.
Thakur, however, said it’s up to Pakistan to make the call, since they are the hosts for the series in accordance with the MoU signed between the BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board.
The BCCI secretary was speaking after announcing India’s ODI and T20 squads for the tour of Australia.
"This is not a decision for us to make," Thakur said. "It is for Pakistan to make, if the Indian government grants permission. But, given the situation today, it appears difficult."
PCB is awaiting the Indian government's approval of a shortened limited-over series — three one-day and two T20 internationals to be held in Sri Lanka — which it agreed with the BCCI last month.
Making arrangements for the series would be “challenging” at such short notice, PCB chief had said, “but we will do it once we get clearance from the Indian government.”
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Dec 19, 2015 11:22pm
First peace, tranquility on both sides, then cricket....
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Dec 19, 2015 11:23pm
come on man who in Pakistan like to play with India at this time.
Pakistan should not play any game with India until India come play in
PAKISTAN.
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Dec 19, 2015 11:25pm
Nothing new. Better to move on
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Dec 19, 2015 11:26pm
There goes my furlough wasted.
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Dec 19, 2015 11:34pm
I thought PCB's 48 hour deadline has expired.
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Dec 19, 2015 11:35pm
Political statement. It's not Pakistan's call. BCCI and Indian govt don't want series. It's simple as that and they have wasted the time.
Now if PCB has an iota of respect then they should not organise series even if Indian govt would say yes.
We Pakistanis don't want series with India.
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Dec 19, 2015 11:38pm
Shahryar Khan says he still waiting ...
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Dec 19, 2015 11:44pm
Classic case of chori aur seena zori. So it's Pakistan's fault that series is not going ahead.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:07am
No Pakistan Playing in T20!
According to sources, if Pakistan doesnt play India in T20 worldcup sponsors are going to get a 30% chunk off their sponsorship deals! Which according to big three regulations, India loses 6 times that of Pakistan.
Enough Is Enough!
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Dec 20, 2015 12:08am
Dear Mr. Thakur Pakistan was also not interested in series. Only our Chairman Cricket Board was eager for it. Best of luck for upcoming Australia tour and yes may I remind you Australian pitches are not as dead as you prepared against South Africa team in home series.......
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Dec 20, 2015 12:10am
BCCI thought that PCB would become the most richest cricket board in the world after this series and hence they opposed this series. But we bounce back with psl and show our calibre. BCCI will be cricket leader for only 2 months. From Next year February onwards PCB is the richest board, mark my words.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:11am
Biggest democracy... independent institution asking govt to spoon speed...
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Dec 20, 2015 12:14am
Not again!
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Dec 20, 2015 12:20am
Finally drama is over
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Dec 20, 2015 12:35am
Another effort towards normalcy fell prey to the narrow mindedness of a few. Quite unfortunate. High time for PCB to reevaluate priorities. Perhaps time for adopting a different business strategy than pandering to neighbors.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:40am
Please stop this drama and petty tactics.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:40am
..Expected...Move on..
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Dec 20, 2015 12:43am
good. now Pakistan should concentrate on the rebuilding it's team and for good measure should boycott the 20. 20. tournament in India next year.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:52am
Best of Luck Mr. Shaharyar Khan.
Cheers
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Dec 20, 2015 12:55am
Enough said and done. If India is using the Big Three card like this, Pakistan government should stop the team from participating in T20 World Cup citing security threats.( Look how BJP activists attacked BCCI office.)
We have Self-respect and Honour just like our Indian brothers and sisters.
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Dec 20, 2015 12:56am
I can only Laugh Out Loud at the Indian attitude towards cricket.
Anyway, the time will come that you guys will regret whatever you are doing now.
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Dec 20, 2015 01:04am
sad
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Dec 20, 2015 01:12am
Well I guess sharuyaar can finally now take some rest and focus on future contests.
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Dec 20, 2015 01:21am
Just cancel the MoU forever.
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Dec 20, 2015 01:35am
Both India and Pakistan has to realize that they don't like each other specially Indians and if Indian government does not want both nations playing cricket together then there is no need for Pakistan also to play against India. They should not send there team to India and once take a stand on principle. But knowing money is everything for the board, they cannot say no which is very sad state of affairs.
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Dec 20, 2015 01:36am
hahaha everyone knows that thakur.....lets fly for ausies...n don't worry as India n pak ppl not sad about cancelation as every one knows this day will arive
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Dec 20, 2015 01:47am
Let's close this chapter.
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Dec 20, 2015 02:00am
Who cares, you are simply afraid of losing and which is why don't want to play.
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Dec 20, 2015 02:02am
Sorry, we are not interested in playing with India.
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Dec 20, 2015 02:13am
Cricket is a sport, not a field of politics. But strangely, we are watching some of our high-ups of Cricket Board running over the wet pitches between Lahore and New Delhi . Interestingly, New Delhi had already withdrawn the stumps long ago provided they could be raided. But the bosses of Cricket Board of Pakistan continued their diplomatic game with the collaboration of bureaucrats and the politicians. Media played the role of the Twelfth Man.
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Dec 20, 2015 03:04am
Thakur, however, said it’s up to Pakistan to make the call, since they are the hosts for the series in accordance with the MoU signed between the BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board.
So said, his own government is sitting on the decision and he is making statements like this...:
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Dec 20, 2015 03:23am
Now on, now off. The charade goes on. Why bother? We will play India in a couple of months. Let us wait.
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Dec 20, 2015 03:52am
Mr. Chairman Shaheryar, enough is enough. The Pakistani nation does not understand why are you so keen to play India. Please forget about thee money, keep your head high and say to India: we have shown how flexible we are and have been but no more lame excuses. You have your character we have ours. Thank you.
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Dec 20, 2015 03:54am
Now please stop this drama! We already knew this was going to be BCCI's plan, anyhow we also dont want to play with you any time soon.
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Dec 20, 2015 03:58am
Waiting for Mr. Sharayar Khan to have final say on this topic.
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Dec 20, 2015 04:09am
India don't want cricket revival in Pakistan and don't want to PCB to make money and invest in PSL
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Dec 20, 2015 04:11am
hahahah they got what they wanted from Pakistan (no ban of WC T20)
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Dec 20, 2015 04:31am
Good and thanks for the response. Finally.
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Dec 20, 2015 05:22am
"This is not a decision for us to make," Thakur said. "It is for Pakistan to make, if the Indian government grants permission. But, given the situation today, it appears difficult."
What a tool.. its a decision for Pakistan PROVIDED the permission is granted by Indian government. Keep your money where your mouth is - no one wants to play with you. The pathetic politicians have betrayed us otherwise not many from Pakistan would want to play with India anymore. Your approach is capitalist and it is a FAILED model.
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Dec 20, 2015 05:44am
Wow the BCCI has no shame! is it really Pakistan's call to make? I hope that the PSL does really well and that the PCB keeps an eye on external Indian involvement to thwart the tournament!
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Dec 20, 2015 05:48am
This should stop the discussion and news on cricket series. Happy new year.
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Dec 20, 2015 06:18am
I am tired & sick of this!!!
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Dec 20, 2015 06:28am
Good. No one was expecting otherwise.
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Dec 20, 2015 06:45am
Oh shut up about it already!!! :/
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Dec 20, 2015 06:58am
Pakistan should not ask for series with India anymore. The ball is in India's court. They have a responsibility to cricket as well. Pakistan should play with every other team.
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Dec 20, 2015 07:11am
And the drama continues.....
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Dec 20, 2015 07:20am
Drama!!
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Dec 20, 2015 07:54am
Good, BCCI gives permission one day before Aus tour and its upto pakistan to arrange tour in one day. Indian side is ready. LOL
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Dec 20, 2015 08:40am
Probably India would announce a visit of the Indian team to Pakistan and would request Pakistan to find a window for a full series.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:00am
I thought pcb would cancel t20 wc as promised, but failed to respect its stand.Bcci is the real boss in world cricket.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:10am
@VV : He will wait for another 48 hours
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Dec 20, 2015 09:12am
@mohammed dream on. We aren't Zimbabwe.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:13am
@naqeeb when exactly? Empty rhetorics as usual, now boycott T20 WC if you can.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:14am
@Iqbal khan yes we are afraid to lose to no. 8 team, now relax and move on.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:14am
@Alla Bux not happening.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:20am
@khan Yes, and why should we? Make your own money or sit at home if you can't.)
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Dec 20, 2015 09:28am
@Komal S Is that a joke? Even Australia and England won't visit Pakistan.
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Dec 20, 2015 09:36am
@Sami Qureshi Nice commentary, time to move on.
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Dec 20, 2015 11:45am
This is wrong attitude of BCCI, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely!!
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Dec 20, 2015 01:22pm
@athar Let me remind you, you'll go to England next year. Prepare for another 48 all out. Their tracks too aren't flat like UAE.
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Dec 20, 2015 04:20pm
@ BCCI can afford it.
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Dec 21, 2015 08:58am
@mohammed sattar : I agree with you Sir. India is Introducing Politics into sporting events, especially in series with Pakistan. Pakistan should not play any cricket with India. Not until, the Indians want to play fairly. I am not from India or Pakistan. India is not a peaceful nation and they will play when they will manipulate the cricket pitches. I am sure the Australians would give them a sound trashing. Pakistan has many young and tallanted cricketers, but don't have the right combinations. Please work on getting the right team. The whole world wants to see you, in full bloom. Peace.
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Dec 21, 2015 09:41am
@zak... we have marked your words.
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Dec 21, 2015 09:47am
Nobody even cares now!
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Dec 21, 2015 03:39pm
@Sunil: Not seen in the near future, I think even if this series go ahead it will not do any good to India, they have already been branded going back from promises.
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Dec 22, 2015 03:23am
What a great "breaking news?"
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