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‘Paisa chahiye hoga isliye king bana diya’ - Fans react as Roger Binny says they were treated like 'kings' in Pakistan

Indian cricket Management President Roger Binny prasied Pakistan's hospitality during their visit. Here's how fans reacted.

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In a surprising move Indian Cricket Management officials visited Pakistan and returned in good will. This is the first time in the last two decades that any Indian cricket official travelled to Pakistan. Indian cricket board President Roger Binny and Vice President Rajeev Shukla attended Asia Cup matches on an invitation from Pakistan Cricket Board. 

This visit marks a significant step towards improving cricketing relations between the two neighboring countries. The strained political ties between India and Pakistan have often spilled over into sports, particularly cricket, which is considered a religion in both nations. However, this visit by Indian Cricket Board officials demonstrates a willingness to set aside political differences and focus on the spirit of sportsmanship. The two office bearers crossed the Attari-Wagah border on September 4 and returned on September 6, marking their first journey to Pakistan in 17 years.

Roger Binny speaking to media said, “Pakistan treated us very well, they went out of the way to make us comfortable. It was a fantastic experience. Like when we played the test match in 1984 the same hospitality was given to us. We were treated like kings over there, so it was an excellent time for us. We were able to meet all the Pakistan officials and the Pakistan Cricket Board. They're very happy with the outcome of us coming there as we were so happy to be there also at the same time." he added.

Poor infrastructure of Pakistan sports ground; match interrupted due to flood light failure

Midway through the first Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, one of the floodlights failed. The play was quickly called off. The players waited for roughly 15 minutes as the organizers sought to restore service as they appeared bewildered. Play was halted after one of the flood lights went out in the fifth over of Pakistan’s innings.  Fans turned on their cell phone flashlights as the players departed the field.  After around 15 minutes, the floodlight was turned back on.

Bangladesh will return to action in a must-win game against Sri Lanka in Colombo on September 9 while high-flying Pakistan will take on tournament favourites India in their next match on September 10.

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