New Delhi- Binny and 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.
”We had a very good meeting in Pakistan. We received very good hospitality. They took care of us very well. The main agenda was to watch cricket and to sit and discuss things with them. Overall, it was a very good trip,” Binny told PTI after their arrival. ”Pakistan treated us very well, they went out of the way to make us comfortable.”
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.
Pakistan last visited India in 2012 for a white-ball tour.
Asked about the possibility of resumption of bilateral cricket with Pakistan, Binny reiterated that they can’t take a call on that.
India and Pakistan are currently engaged in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and will lock horns again in the much-anticipated World Cup clash on October 14 in Ahmedabad.
BCCI To Release 400,000 WC Tickets
Understanding the high demand for tickets of the upcoming World Cup games, the BCCI will be releasing approximately 400,000 tickets for the highly anticipated tournament. However, a media release from the BCCI doesn’t specify as to what percentage of the 400,000 tickets released will be specifically earmarked for India’s matches.
This measure is aimed at accommodating as many passionate cricket fans as possible, ensuring their participation in the event.
”Cricket enthusiasts from around the world can now secure their seats to witness the cricketing extravaganza of the year,” the release said. ”The general sale of tickets for all matches of the will commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards on September 8, 2023.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com. Fans will be notified of the further sale of tickets in the next phase in due course,” the release added. (PTI)
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