World Cup 2023: Tension between BCCI and PCB
The ongoing tension between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has placed the two apex cricketing bodies at crossroads. The Pakistan team and the PCB have voiced their objections to facing Afghanistan in a spin-friendly track at Chennai, however, the BCCI have ignored Pakistan’s wishes and disregarded the idea.
Suggestions and Recommendations
Ahead of the release of the World Cup 2023 schedule, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had requested for suggestions and recommendations from the PCB concerning their itinerary for the World Cup. It was then that PCB raised their grievances, mentioning their discomfort with playing Afghanistan in Chennai.
Tentative Itinerary
The PCB sent a tentative itinerary for the team to the selectors and experts, who had reservations about some of the Pakistan team’s scheduled matches and venues, such as their reluctance to play Afghanistan in Chennai and Australia at Bengaluru, as reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI).
BCCI’s Stance
The BCCI has been steadfast in their stance and have denied the request from the PCB.
Conclusion
The ongoing tension between the BCCI and the PCB has caused a divide between the two cricketing bodies. The PCB has voiced their objections to playing Afghanistan in Chennai, however, the BCCI has refused to yield to their requests.