In the detailed fixtures announced by the ACC on Saturday, India and Pakistan are set to meet in the Asia Cup group stage clash on September 14
Danish Kaneria
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria, while sharing his take on the Asia Cup schedule which was long mired in controversy and debate, stated that India-Pakistan clash likely came after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) received approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
In the detailed fixtures announced by the ACC on Saturday, India and Pakistan are set to meet in the Asia Cup group stage clash on September 14.
The announcement came just days after a highly sensitive episode involving the India Champions team, which had withdrawn from a scheduled clash against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends.
Kaneria believes BCCI should have taken more time and consulted top leadership before committing to such a high-stakes fixture.
“I believe the BCCI should have given it more thought and taken time before making a decision. There shouldn’t be double standards — sometimes yes, sometimes no. If you’re talking about patriotism, then you have to stand by it consistently. From now until the day of that match, you’ll see the hype and chaos build up. And then people will start questioning the earlier stand taken by the cricketers.
“Either say clearly that sports and politics are separate, or maintain a firm stand across the board. No double standards. If it’s no, then let it be no. If it’s yes, then say yes and stand by it,” he said.
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