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Asian Cricket Council (ACC) reappoints Jay Shah as President for a Third Term | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s term as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), was on Wednesday, unanimously extended by one year at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. Shah's extension was proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva for the second time and the nomination was unanimously backed by all the members of the ACC.Shah had taken over the reins of the ACC in January 2021 from Nazmul Hassan, president, Bangladesh Cricket Board making him the youngest administrator to be re-appointed as the ACC president. Under Shah's visionary leadership, the ACC has achieved significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. Notably, the ACC successfully organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showca...
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Afghanistan to tour India for three-match T20I series in January – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan men's cricket team is set to tour India for a three-match T20I series in January, as confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday.The series is scheduled to commence on January 11 and will run until January 17.The first of the three-match T20I series is scheduled for January 11 in Mohali, followed by the second and third matches on January 14 and 17 in Indore and Bengaluru, respectively."Afghanistan Cricket Board confirms that the Afghanistan National Cricket Team will tour India for a three-match T20I series in early January 2024. The three T20I matches are scheduled for the 11th, 14th & 17th of January," said a statement from ACB.Although Afghanistan and India have encountered each other in several Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and ICC event...
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Ranil calls Jay Shah, ‘regrets’ comments targeting him

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe, ACC President Jay Shah. File | Photo Credit: Agencies Following recent comments made by former World Cup-winning Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga, that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah was “running” and “ruining” Sri Lanka Cricket, Colombo has reached out to the Indian cricket administrator from the highest level. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Mr. Shah and expressed regret over the remarks blaming him for the collapse of Sri Lankan cricket, a Minister told Parliament on Friday. “The President spoke to Mr. Shah yesterday [Thursday] morning,” Tourism Minister Harin Fernando told The Hindu. “Today, me and my Cabinet colleague [Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera] apologised in Parliament for thos...
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This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without…’: Mohammed Siraj after Asia Cup victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who was named player-of-the-match for his sensational bowling in the Asia Cup final, on Sunday gave full credit to Lankan groundsmen for making this tournament a huge success.In a nice gesture, Siraj donated his player-of-the-match cash award of $5,000 to the ground staff who worked tirelessly through the rain-hit Asia Cup."This cash prize goes to the groundsmen. They deserve it fully, this tournament wouldn't have been possible without them," Siraj said at the post-match presentation in Colombo after India's crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final.Siraj delivered a devastating bowling spell in the final match, where he managed to capture four wickets in the fourth over. This remarkable performance contributed significantly to his ...
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India vs Pakistan, Super Fours: Rain forces India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash to reserve day | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Intermittent rain played spoilsport in the high-stakes Asia Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. As the heavens opened up, India found themselves at 147 for two in 24.1 overs, bringing an abrupt halt to the much-anticipated encounter. To accommodate the weather disruption, organisers have activated a reserve day, with play set to resume at 3 pm local time on Monday.As it happened: India vs PakistanThis impromptu shift in the schedule has created a tight turnaround for India, as they are now set to face Sri Lanka in their next Super Four encounter on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after their contest against Pakistan.Before the heavens intervened, Virat Kohli (8 not out) and KL Rahul (17 not out) were on the crease, holdi...
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‘Strong contenders for World Cup’: Venkatesh Prasad backs India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad believes that the Indian team is a formidable contender for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup scheduled to begin on October 5 in India.The former fast bowler is of the opinion that the Indian team boasts a "strong squad," and he emphasizes the significance of the fan base's support throughout their campaign.He has called upon the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that the fan experience should be convenient and seamless, surpassing the standards set in previous years."We have a good team and are strong contenders for the World Cup but we need genuine fans inside the stadium cheering for the team and their experience needs to be far smoother and easier than what it has been, and for that the BCCI needs to do far better ...
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Asia Cup 2023: Venkatesh Prasad slams ACC for adding reserve day only for India vs Pakistan Super Four clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has criticised the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for their decision to schedule a reserve day for the India vs Pakistan Super 4s match on Sunday. Prasad expressed his concerns, suggesting that it would be unethical if differing rules were applied solely to accommodate two specific teams.07:25Asia Cup: India open their 'Super 4' campaign vs Pakistan"If true this is absolute shamelessness this. The organisers have made a mockery and it is unethical to have a tournament with rules being different for the other two teams. In the name of justice, will only be fair if it is abandoned the first day, may it rain harder on the second day and these malicious plans not succeed," wrote Prasad on X.The initial India-Pakistan match had to be called off du...
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May it rain harder on second day and these malicious plans not succeed: Venkatesh Prasad blasts ACC for adding reserve day only for IND-PAK

Even though there was no game scheduled at the 2023 Asia Cup on Friday, the tournament was still very much the buzz of the cricket town. With the Asian Cricket Council adding a reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super 4 game and the final, and for none of the other remaining games which’ll also feature Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the decision was met with widespread criticism. With the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh game scheduled for Saturday also under rain threat, the two sets of coaches would lend their thoughts on the subject. “Little surprised when I first heard,” Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood said about ACC’s decision to have different playing conditions. A reserve day for India Pakistan contest in Super 11 Asia Cup Super 4 stage has been added that effectively revised the Asia Cup playi...
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Asia Cup 2023: Reserve day only for India-Pakistan Super 4s game causes an uproar

K.L. Rahul attends a practice session head of the Asia Cup 2023 one-day international match against Pakistan on September 10. | Photo Credit: AFP It’s my bat, I will set the rules. The rule that’s been the mantra in gully cricket seems to have been adopted for the Asia Cup as well, with a reserve day having been added for only one of the six Super 4s matches — between India and Pakistan. That a reserve day will be added for the marquee clash was being whispered ever since the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decided against moving the remaining matches from Colombo to Hambantota. On Friday, a notification issued for ticket-holders confirmed the move. “If adverse weather suspends play during the Pakistan vs India game, the match will continue on September 11 from the point it was suspended,”...
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Asia Cup: Is India afraid to play and lose to Pakistan? Najam Sethi hits out again | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi, who is known for his outspoken opinions, once again hit out at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for their decision not to relocate the India-Pakistan Super-4 match from Colombo to Hambantota, despite unfavorable weather conditions.The concern seems to be related to the weather forecast, which suggests that there will be rain in Colombo until September 20.According to theAsia Cup Super venues confirmed on Tuesday, five out of the six matches are set to take place in Colombo.Cricket matches can be significantly affected by rain, leading to delays, disruptions, or even cancellations. Therefore, moving the match to a location with more favorable weather conditions, like Hambantota, could potentially ensure a smoother...
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Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has made a decision to retain the Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the weather conditions in the capital city have improved.There were speculations in recent days that these matches might be moved to Hambantota due to heavy rains in Colombo.The decision was reached after discussions between the ACC, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB), and the official broadcaster.The broadcaster cited difficulties in relocating their equipment and staff to Hambantota on such short notice as a significant factor in the decision.Interestingly, it was SLC that initially suggested Hambantota as an alternative venue for the five Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the final, as the city had been experiencing a drought in th...
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All full members were initially hesitant to play entire Asia Cup in Pakistan, says Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah has come out with a stinging counter to former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi, who has been launching scathing attacks on the ACC over 2023 Asia Cup scheduling after both India’s games at Pallekele were heavily rain-affected.Criticising the ACC, Sethi had said that his suggestion to play in the UAE was turned down and "poor excuses" were made to accommodate Sri Lanka as a co-host.Shah, in a statement to the media, on Tuesday said that all the stakeholders, “were initially hesitant to commit to hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan due to concerns related to the security and economic situation prevailing in the country.”“All the full members, media rights holders, and in-stadia rights holders...
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Former PCB chairman criticises Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, has launched a scathing critique of the Asia Cup scheduling following the disappointing washout of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.Expressing his frustration, Sethi, who assumed the role of PCB chairman on an interim basis following Ramiz Raja's departure last year, expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity. He particularly took aim at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), alleging that his proposal to stage the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had been unjustly dismissed in favour of accommodating Sri Lanka as a co-host.In a statement posted on his X account, Sethi remarked, "How disappointing! Rain mars the greatest contest in cricket. But t...
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Controversy erupts over omission of Pakistan’s name on Asia Cup logo | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing intense backlash from cricket enthusiasts and former players after the country's name was conspicuously missing from the official Asia Cup logo on participating teams' jerseys. The issue came to the forefront during the opening match between Pakistan and Nepal in the Asia Cup held in Multan on Wednesday.Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif was among the vocal critics who lambasted the PCB for this oversight. Latif expressed his dissatisfaction, highlighting that the Asia Cup was jointly organised by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan serving as the host nation for the tournament."This is unacceptable, and it is the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) which must explain this lapse since the Asia Cup is under their purview," Latif d...
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Tickets for Sri Lankan leg of Asia Cup 2023, including India vs Pakistan, go on sale | Cricket News – Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 host Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the tickets for the matches to be held in Sri Lanka will go on sale from Thursday. "The Pakistan Cricket Board, as hosts of the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2023 is pleased to announce the sale of match tickets for the Sri Lanka leg of the event. Tickets for the first phase of the Sri Lanka leg will go on sale from 12 pm PST (12:30pm IST) on 17 August," said a statement from PCB on Wednesday.The tickets can be purchased through the official platform pcb.bookme.pk..The announcement of ticket availability will be made via the official social media channels of both theAsian Cricket Council (ACC) and PCB.Cricket aficionados can look forward to the second phase of ticket sales for the Sri Lanka leg, commencing at 6:30 pm PST (7pm IST) ...
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“Played some poor shots which caused us to lose”: Yash Dhull after loss to Pakistan in Emerging Teams Asia Cup final

India A’s skipper Yash Dhull plays a shot. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Following his team's 128-run loss to arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, India A skipper Yash Dhull said "we played some poor shots" which caused the team's defeat, adding that the tournament provided them with a great platform to play. Tayyab Tahir's heroics with the bat and Sufiyan Muqeem's efforts with the ball took Pakistan A across the finish line against India A in an encounter that was one-sided for the majority of the game in the final of the ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. "They batted very well, we controlled it well in the middle, but they batted well. It was a big target but we played some poor shots. The decision was okay [t...
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Pakistan Cricket Board unhappy with Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony | Cricket News – Times of India

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed its displeasure with Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary and president of the Asian Cricket Council, for revealing the schedule of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 before the official ceremony in Lahore. The PCB had meticulously planned an event in Lahore on Wednesday, July 19, where they intended to announce the Asia Cup scheduleand unveil the trophy.The event was graced by the presence of some formerPakistan cricketers and the PCB's Cricket Management Committee (CMC) headed by Zaka Ashraf.But as alleged, just half an hour prior to the scheduled start of the event, Shah took to social media to announce the Asia Cup schedule. This left the PCB feeling dissatisfied and disappointed."The PCB had a clear understanding with the Asian Cricket Council (that) it w...
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Asia Cup Schedule 2023 Announced: India vs Pakistan Match on September 2nd | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seven-time champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah announced the match schedule for Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday.The six-nation tournament will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17 based on the hybrid model recently approved by the ACC.Pakistan will play Nepal in the tournament opener on August 30 in Multan.Team India, with 7 titles (6 ODI and 1 T20I), is the most successful team in the tournament followed by Sri Lanka with 6 titles to their name.The tournament will consist of a total of 13 matches. The participating teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes Pakistan, India, and Nepal while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.The fo...
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Asia Cup schedule to be announced this week | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: After much delay, the full schedule of the 2023 Asia Cup is set to be announced this week. The development follows a meeting between the representatives of the Asian Cricket Council, which is headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, and the Pakistan Cricket Board. In a media release on Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board informed that "On Saturday, 15 July, a meeting was held between the PCB and ACC officials in respect of finalising the schedule of the Asia Cup 2023, logistical and organizational arrangements and marketing campaigns. The finalised schedule is likely to be announced during this week. With the opening match scheduled to kick off in Pakistan, the PCB, as the event host, looks forward to welcoming cricket fans from across the world to experience Pakistan’s renowned hospit...
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Asia Cup 2023 Dates Announced and Matches to be held on August 31 to September 17 | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The dates of the Asia Cup are finally out. In a media release on Thursday, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that Asia Cup 2023 will be played from August 31 to September 17."The tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka," the release said. The tournament will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal across 13 ODIs.The 2023 edition will feature two groups, with two teams from each group qualifying for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then face off in the final.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (f...