NEW DELHI: The BCCI has grew to become down ICC's request of rescheduling an IPL fit in Kolkata all over its Annual board meeting in Kolkata from April 22-26.
It's after very long time that ICC is having its high-profile meeting in Kolkata and because it's overlapping with the cash-rich league, global body wanted BCCI to make certain that its contributors may a minimum of watch a home fit of Kolkata Knight Riders.
"Yes, there was a specific request from ICC as they wanted its various member delegates to watch an IPL game. However, between April 22 and 26, there are no home games of KKR at the Eden Gardens," a senior BCCI official told PTI on stipulations of anonymity.
KKR is taking part in a home fit on April 16 and their subsequent house game is on May 3.
Between April 22 to 26, suits can be held in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Indore, Bangalore and Jaipur.
"If we have to reschedule it, the entire itinerary would be in a disarray. So we told them that it's not possible to have an IPL match rescheduled," the official added.
Meanwhile, it used to be additionally recognized that uncertainty looms massive over PCB chairman Najam Sethi's attendance.
The meeting is being held in Kolkata and now not in Mumbai specifically to steer clear of any political protest over PCB delegate attending a gathering in India.
However, Sethi might end up now not getting the Indian visa in prevailing volatile scenario.
"If Sethi doesn't get visa, it might well be an indicator about the chances of Pakistan team procuring visa during the Asia Cup in September," the official mentioned.
It's after very long time that ICC is having its high-profile meeting in Kolkata and because it's overlapping with the cash-rich league, global body wanted BCCI to make certain that its contributors may a minimum of watch a home fit of Kolkata Knight Riders.
"Yes, there was a specific request from ICC as they wanted its various member delegates to watch an IPL game. However, between April 22 and 26, there are no home games of KKR at the Eden Gardens," a senior BCCI official told PTI on stipulations of anonymity.
KKR is taking part in a home fit on April 16 and their subsequent house game is on May 3.
Between April 22 to 26, suits can be held in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Indore, Bangalore and Jaipur.
"If we have to reschedule it, the entire itinerary would be in a disarray. So we told them that it's not possible to have an IPL match rescheduled," the official added.
Meanwhile, it used to be additionally recognized that uncertainty looms massive over PCB chairman Najam Sethi's attendance.
The meeting is being held in Kolkata and now not in Mumbai specifically to steer clear of any political protest over PCB delegate attending a gathering in India.
However, Sethi might end up now not getting the Indian visa in prevailing volatile scenario.
"If Sethi doesn't get visa, it might well be an indicator about the chances of Pakistan team procuring visa during the Asia Cup in September," the official mentioned.
BCCI turns down ICC request for rescheduling IPL match
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