Karachi, Nov 16: Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has landed in India to attend the ICC Executive Board meeting to be held in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Zaka left for Ahmedabad with chief operating officer Salman Nasser and they will also watch the World Cup final on Sunday.
The ICC EB meeting is expected to review the conduct of the World Cup, the revenue collection from the showpiece and spectator attendance. It will also discuss the future of 50-over cricket and the hosting of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in 2025, according to PCB sources.
Zaka had earlier visited Ahmedabad to watch the high-profile Pakistan vs India match on October 14. India had won the match by seven wickets.
Pakistan had failed to qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup, which led to Babar Azam quitting captaincy on Wednesday.
Earlier, Zaka Ashraf had sparked controversy in when he referred to India as an “enemy country” during a press conference. His remarks came shortly after the Pakistani cricket team had received a warm reception from Indian fans upon their arrival in Hyderabad for the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Ashraf’s comments were widely criticized by fans and pundits from both countries, who saw them as insensitive and unnecessary. They pointed out that cricket has long been a source of unity between India and Pakistan. (Agencies)
