Reports: PCB invites Jay Shah to witness opening match of Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has extended an invitation to Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and also the President of the Asian Cricket Council, to attend the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan. The upcoming edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place in a hybrid format across Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This decision comes in light of India’s refusal to participate in matches held in Pakistan. Instead, the Indian cricket team, known as the Men in Blue, will exclusively compete in games hosted in Sri Lanka.

The Asia Cup 2023 is set to kick off with an exciting Group A encounter between Pakistan and Nepal, slated to be held in Multan on August 30th. Besides Jay Shah, the PCB has extended invitations to the heads of other cricket boards that are affiliated with the Asian Cricket Council and participating in the tournament. This collective effort aims to foster a sense of unity and collaboration among cricketing nations in the Asian region.