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Even ICC cannot stand up to BCCI, says Shahid Afridi on Asia Cup venue

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi said the BCCI is flexing its muscles because it has made itself “that strong” | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan's former flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels "even the ICC won't be able to do anything in front of the BCCI" as far as hosting the 2023 Asia Cup in his country is concerned. The BCCI's refusal to play in Pakistan owing to the political tension between the neighbours has cast doubts over the tournament taking place across the border later this year. The continental tourney is significant as it is scheduled just before the ODI World Cup, which India is hosting and Pakistan has threatened to boycott in a tit-for-tat riposte. "I have no idea, will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? But we n...