The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) delegation watched the sixth match of the Asia Cup between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium.
BCCI President Roger Binny and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla witnessed the seesaw thriller between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
BCCI President Roger Binny and BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla are watching the #AFGvSL match at Gaddafi Stadium.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/QSl0CFyWXy
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 5, 2023
Earlier on Monday, in a delightful gathering at the Governor's House, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed his deep-rooted friendship with Zaka Ashraf, hailing from years gone by.
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He reminisced about his visit to Lahore for the Asia Cup, acknowledging the city's charm and his numerous past visits.
Rajeev Shukla openly declared his affection for Lahore, highlighting the unique emotions one experiences while being in this city.
– ACC refused to change venue for Lankan leg –
In a latest development, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday refused to change the venue for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup.
The ACC made it clear that Colombo would host the rest of the matches in Sri Lanka. The high-voltage contest between India and Pakistan will be held in Colombo on September 10.
However, the reserve day has been kept in case of precipitation.Earlier, it was reported that Pakistan had requested the ACC to shift the remaining matches of the Asia Cup in Pakistan due to heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. However, it was reported on Monday that the remaining matches of the Asia Cup had been shifted to Hambantota.
