Pakistan’s Successful Hosting Record in the Past Six Years

Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, has strongly criticized the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Jay Shah, for his comments regarding the scheduling and security concer🌳ns of the Asia Cup.

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September 7, 2023

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Pakistan’s Successful Hosting Record in the Past Six Years

Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, has strongly criticized the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Jay Shah, for his comments regarding the scheduling and security co🅰ncerns of the𓄧 Asia Cup.

Shahid Afridi Jay Shah

Former Pakistan cricket captain, Shahid Afridi, has strongly criticized the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Jay Shah, regarding concerns related to the scheduling and security of the Asia Cup. Afridi, using his social media platform ‘X,’ didn’t hold back as he responded to Shah‘s remarks. He highlighted various international cricket teams and events that Pakistan has successfully hosted in recent years, effectively debunking Shah‘s claims about security issues. Afridi also expressed Pakistan’s readiness to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.

Afridi's Statement:

“I came across Mr. @JayShah’s statement about the security situation in Pakistan. Just to refresh his memoryಌ, Pakistan has hosted the following foreign players/teams in the pas🌟t six years:

  • 2017 – ICC World XI & SL
  • 2018 – WI
  • 2019 – WI (W), BD (W) & SL
  • 2020 – BD, PSL, MCC & Zim
  • 2021 – WI, PSL, SA & WI
  • 2022 – Aus, PSL, WI, BD U19, Ireland (W) & Eng (2)
  • 2023 – NZ (2), PSL, Women’s Exhibition Matches, #AsiaCup2023 (Nep, SL, Afg & BD) & SA (W)

Have no doubts, Mr. Shah, Pakistan is ready to host @BCCI at the #ICCChampionsTrophy2025,” Afridi declared on ‘X.’

Afridi’s response came after Shah’s comments that Pakistan might not be a safe location for cricket events. Shah cited concerns from various stakeholders about hosting the entire Asia Cup in Pakistan due to security concerns and the country’s economic situation.

Controversial Decision Regarding Super Four Matches in Colombo

Notably, ACC’s decision, led by Jay Shah, to hold all Super Four matches in Colombo despite the likelihood of heavy rain has drawn criticism. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing rainy conditions that are expected to impact the upcoming Super Four matches. Despite backlash, Shah has maintained the original schedule. Additionally, the India-Pakistan group stage match was washed out due to rain, and India’s last group stage match against Nepal was also affected, leading to a reduction in overs during the second innings.

Previous𒊎ly, ACC had planned to move the Super Four matches♈ to Hambantota due to poor weather forecasts in Colombo, with the approval of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, Shah reversed this decision, causing significant discontent within the PCB.

Last Updated: Sep 7, 2023