Srinagar: Former India Cricketer and current BCCI President Roger Bunny has lavished praise on Pakistan for its hospitality after BCCI delegation Lahore visit.
Roger Binny and Rajiv Shukla returned to India via the the Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday after watching Asia Cup matches on Pakistan Cricket Board’s invitation.
It was first instance in 17 years that the two BCCI office bearers travelled to Pakistan. They had crossed the border on Monday.
“It was a fantastic experience. Like when we played the test match in 1984 the same hospitality was given to us. We were treated like kings over there, so it was an excellent time for us. We were able to meet all the Pakistan officials and the Pakistan Cricket Board. They’re very happy with the outcome of us coming there as we were so happy to be there also at the same time,” BCCI President Roger Binny wad quoted by ANI.
The two countries compete against each other only in ICC or ACC events as bilateral cricket ties have been suspended due to diplomatic tension between the two nations.
The last time an Indian cricket team travelled to Pakistan was back in 2008 for the Asia Cup. Pakistan last hosted India for a bilateral series in 2006.
Asked about the possibility of resumption of bilateral cricket with Pakistan, Binny reiterated that they can’t take a call on that.
“BCCI can’t say. It is a government issue, and they will have to take a call. We need to wait and see. And hopefully, it will happen because the (ODI) World Cup is coming up, Pakistan team will be in India to play.”