India, citing safety concerns, have ruled out travelling to Pakistan for Asia Cup in September and Pakistan Cricket Board has offered to let them play their matches in UAE.
The Union Sports Minister also said BCCI would look into PCB's remarks that the neighbouring team would give the 2023 ODI World Cup in India a miss, and other ICC events till 2031.
Flagship tournaments are supposed to be held in Pakistan as the Asian giants will host the forthcoming edition of the Asia Cup in 2023 followed by the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket Wednesday to qualify for final; disappointed Afghan fans threw chairs at Pak supporters prompting many to hurl racist abuse at their neighbour.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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