With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup. Speculations are rife that the BCCI is looking for September window to accommodate the already-postponed IPL 2020 in place of Asia Cup.&nbsp;

However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that if Asia Cup is to be postponed then it will be only due to health safety and the Pakistan board will not agree to any rescheduling to free-up space for IPL.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-wont-play-for-india-again-reckons-csk-teammate-harbhajan-singh-294478" hreflang="en">MS Dhoni won't play for India again, reckons CSK teammate Harbhajan Singh</a>

Khan said moving an entire tournament just for one-member nation is not right while adding the move if proposed, will not have Pakistan’s support.&nbsp; 
“Our stance is absolutely clear, the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan said to a news portal.

“I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us, that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one-member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/happy-birthday-sachin-tendulkar-wishes-pour-in-from-all-corners-as-master-blaster-turns-47-294450" hreflang="en">Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar: Wishes pour in from all corners as Master Blaster turns 47</a>

Khan also clarified that BCCI representative, in the ICC Chief Executives’ Meeting on Thursday, didn’t raise any issue regarding IPL while adding Cricket Australia informed that it was exploring all options for the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October-November.

“The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said the PCB official. 
&nbsp;

With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup.

With sporting calendar disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talks surrounding the future of Asia Cup 2020, IPL 2020 and ICC T20 World Cup. Speculations are rife that the BCCI is looking for September window to accommodate the already-postponed IPL 2020 in place of Asia Cup. However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has said that if Asia Cup is to be postponed then it will be only due to health safety and the Pakistan board will not agree to any rescheduling to free-up space for IPL. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni won't play for India again, reckons CSK teammate Harbhajan Singh Khan said moving an entire tournament just for one-member nation is not right while adding the move if proposed, will not have Pakistan’s support. “Our stance is absolutely clear, the Asia Cup is set for September and the only reason it should not take place is continued health safety issues. We will not accept that the Asia Cup is moved to accommodate the IPL,” Khan said to a news portal. “I have heard that there is talk to move the Asia Cup to November-December but for us, that is not possible. If you move the Asia Cup you are making way for one-member nation and that is not right and it will not have our support,” he added. ALSO READ: Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar: Wishes pour in from all corners as Master Blaster turns 47 Khan also clarified that BCCI representative, in the ICC Chief Executives’ Meeting on Thursday, didn’t raise any issue regarding IPL while adding Cricket Australia informed that it was exploring all options for the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October-November. “The T20 World Cup might be played behind closed doors because if we don’t play T20 World Cup each board potentially stands to lose between 15 and 20 million dollars,” said the PCB official.

Won't accept rescheduling of Asia Cup for IPL 2020: PCB CEO Wasim Khan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has stated that Pakistan will not compromise with the Asia Cup 2020, scheduled to be played in the month of September, to create a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Mani has said the decision doesn’t solely lie with India or Pakistan as it involves other countries as well while adding the revenue from the tournament is distributed among members of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the development of Asian cricket.&nbsp;

Speculation is rife that the BCCI is looking for an alternate window later in the year to conduct IPL 2020 which could led to the postponement of Asia Cup or ICC T20 World Cup due to the travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the dreaded coronavirus.

“I have read and heard about these speculations but right now just remember that having or not having the Asia Cup is not a decision between Pakistan and India it involves other countries as well,” asserted Mani on Tuesday.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-are-unreliable-cant-resume-cricket-with-them-anytime-soon-pcb-chairman-ehsan-mani-on-indo-pak-bilateral-series-292639" hreflang="en">'India are unreliable, can't resume cricket with them anytime soon' - PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on Indo-Pak bilateral series</a>

"...it is important to have the Asia Cup if cricket activities resume by then because the development of Asian cricket depends on funding from the tournament. It is important for many countries who are members of the Asian Cricket Council,” he added in a podcast released by the PCB.

“But if the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years,” he said.

Speaking of ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November 2020, Mani said many countries would feel the financial impact if the showpiece tournament isn’t held. Mani further said that the PCB was supposed to get 7-8 million dollars from the ICC in June but the devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic could mean they might not receive the money as planned.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/use-charter-flights-and-bring-players-early-brad-hogg-reckons-icc-t20-world-cup-shouldnt-be-cancelled-292629" hreflang="en">'Use charter flights and bring players early' - Brad Hogg reckons ICC T20 World Cup shouldn't be cancelled</a>

“The financial impact will be felt by many countries if the ICC can’t distribute their shares from the tournament. Many countries including Pakistan will feel the pinch,” he admitted. Mani confirmed that Pakistan was to receive around USD 7 to 8 million in June and January.

“Pakistan is fortunate it has good financial controls in place and in short term, it will be better off than most countries if the lockdowns continue because of the coronavirus pandemic,” he claimed.

“We are to get 7 to 8 Million dollars from the ICC in June but we know they might not come so we have planned accordingly,” he added. 
&nbsp;

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has stated that Pakistan will not compromise with the Asia Cup 2020, scheduled to be played in the month of September, to create a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has stated that Pakistan will not compromise with the Asia Cup 2020, scheduled to be played in the month of September, to create a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Mani has said the decision doesn’t solely lie with India or Pakistan as it involves other countries as well while adding the revenue from the tournament is distributed among members of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the development of Asian cricket. Speculation is rife that the BCCI is looking for an alternate window later in the year to conduct IPL 2020 which could led to the postponement of Asia Cup or ICC T20 World Cup due to the travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. “I have read and heard about these speculations but right now just remember that having or not having the Asia Cup is not a decision between Pakistan and India it involves other countries as well,” asserted Mani on Tuesday. ALSO READ: 'India are unreliable, can't resume cricket with them anytime soon' - PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on Indo-Pak bilateral series "...it is important to have the Asia Cup if cricket activities resume by then because the development of Asian cricket depends on funding from the tournament. It is important for many countries who are members of the Asian Cricket Council,” he added in a podcast released by the PCB. “But if the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years,” he said. Speaking of ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November 2020, Mani said many countries would feel the financial impact if the showpiece tournament isn’t held. Mani further said that the PCB was supposed to get 7-8 million dollars from the ICC in June but the devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic could mean they might not receive the money as planned. ALSO READ: 'Use charter flights and bring players early' - Brad Hogg reckons ICC T20 World Cup shouldn't be cancelled “The financial impact will be felt by many countries if the ICC can’t distribute their shares from the tournament. Many countries including Pakistan will feel the pinch,” he admitted. Mani confirmed that Pakistan was to receive around USD 7 to 8 million in June and January. “Pakistan is fortunate it has good financial controls in place and in short term, it will be better off than most countries if the lockdowns continue because of the coronavirus pandemic,” he claimed. “We are to get 7 to 8 Million dollars from the ICC in June but we know they might not come so we have planned accordingly,” he added.

Won't compromise with Asia Cup to accommodate IPL 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani

asia-cup-ipl-2020

Asia Cup Ipl 2020, News on Asia Cup Ipl 2020, stories on Asia Cup Ipl 2020, articles on Asia Cup Ipl 2020, Asia Cup Ipl 2020 stories at Wion, Asia Cup Ipl 2020 news, Asia Cup Ipl 2020 latest news

asia cup-ipl-2020

Won't accept rescheduling of Asia Cup for IPL 2020: PCB CEO Wasim Khan

Won't compromise with Asia Cup to accommodate IPL 2020: PCB chairman Ehsan Mani