Srinagar: BCCI Secretary Jay Shaj and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) interim management committee, Zaka Ashraf met in Durban, South Africa on the sidelines of the ICC meeting to discuss issues related to upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup 2023.
As per reports, Jay Shah congratulated Zaka Ashraf for assuming the charge of PCB and the duo held discussion on the Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World Cup and the potential increase in matches to be played in Pakistan as part of the Asia Cup, according to the hybrid model that has been accepted.
Ashraf, in a recent press conference, affirmed that the PCB would honor its commitment to the ACC and its members and proceed with the “hybrid model” for the Asia Cup. Although the PCB does not fully support this model, they will respect the decision made by the previous management.
Meanwhile, as per reports Ashraf aldo extended an invitation to Shah to watch Asia Cup matches in Pakistan, which the BCCI secretary accepted.
“Pakistani people know how to welcome and take care of their guests. This is a good start. We will have more such meetings in future,” Ashraf said.
Similarly, Shah also invited Ashraf to watch World Cup matches in India, which the PCB chief also accepted.
In addition to the Asia Cup and World Cup discussions, Shah and Ashraf also focused on bilateral cricket relations between Pakistan and India.
The last bilateral series between Pakistan and India occurred in 2012, and since then, they have only faced each other in multi-lateral tournaments.
The 2023 World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19 in India.