Even ICC won't be able to do anything in front of BCCI: Afridi on Asia Cup

Pakistans former flamboyant allrounder Shahid Afridi feels even the ICC wont be able to do anything in front of the BCCI as far as hosting the 2023 Asia Cup in his country is concernedThe BCCIs 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 yearThe 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 titfortat riposteI have no idea will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India But we need to take a stand at some point or the other Afridi told Samaa TVIn this case ICCs role becomes crucial they should come forward but let me say it even ICC wont be able to do anything in front of BCCI he addedAlso Read Days after being named Pakistan selector Kamran Akmal announces retirement from all forms of cricketAfridi one of crickets biggest entertainers of his time with his powerhitting abilities and quick legspinners said the BCCI is flexing its muscles because it has made itself that strongIf anyone is unable to stand on his own feet and then the decision to make such strong calls is not easy They have to look at plenty of things India agar aankhe dikha raha hain If India is flexing its muscles or taking such strong stance then they have made themselves that strongSo they are able to talk like this otherwise they wouldnt have the courage At the end its about making yourself strong and then take decisionsAfridis remarks came following seasoned India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwins take on the contentious issueAsia Cup was supposed to take place in Pakistan But India has announced that if it takes place in Pakistan then we wont be participating If you want us to participate do change the venue But we would have seen this happen many timesWhen we say that we wont go to their place they will say that they will also not come to our place Similarly Pakistan has said that they will also not come to the World Cup But however I think it is not possible Ashwin had said in a video shared on his YouTube channelThe final call might be that the Asia Cup is moved to Sri Lanka This is an important leadup to the 50over World Cup Many tournaments have taken place in Dubai guys I will also be pleased if it is moved to Sri Lanka Ashwin addedThe BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board PCB have been at loggerheads regarding the Asia Cup venueThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever