Pakistan would give grand welcome to Indian cricket team if it tours Pakistan: Rizwan
Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan reveals Indian team would receive a grand reception if it tours Pakistan for Asia Cup.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its desire to host the continental tournament in September this year, but India's participation depends on government clearance due to political tensions between the two countries
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has said that the Indian cricket team would receive a grand welcome if it tours Pakistan for the Asia Cup. The PCB has expressed its desire to host the continental tournament in September this year, but India's participation depends on government clearance due to political tensions between the two countries.
Rizwan, who is also the vice-captain of the Pakistan team, said that the people of Pakistan are very passionate about cricket and they would love to see the Indian team play in their country.
"If the Indian team comes to Pakistan, they will be given a grand welcome," Rizwan said. "The people of Pakistan love cricket and they will be very excited to see the Indian team play here."
Rizwan's comments come at a time when there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Asia Cup. The PCB has said that it is confident of hosting the tournament, but the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has not yet made a decision on whether it will participate.
The BCCI is expected to take a decision on India's participation in the Asia Cup after the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes in May. The IPL is currently scheduled to run from March 31 to May 28.
If the Indian team does not participate in the Asia Cup, it would be a major blow to the tournament. India is one of the top teams in the world and their absence would make the tournament less competitive.
However, Rizwan is hopeful that the Indian team will participate in the Asia Cup. He said that it would be a great opportunity for the two teams to build bridges and improve relations.
"I think it would be a great thing for the Indian team to come to Pakistan," Rizwan said. "It would be a chance for the two teams to build bridges and improve relations."
