Asia Cup good show would lead to more ties against India: PCB

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Press Trust of India Lahore
Last Updated : Mar 03 2014 | 9:30 AM IST
Elated after Pakistan's triumph over India in the ongoing Asia Cup, PCB chairman Najam Sethi said the team's continued success would help ensure more bilateral opportunities against the traditional foes and guarantee a steady flow of revenue.
After Pakistan's thrilling one-wicket win over India in the Asia Cup that Sunday's victory was significant in many ways after the recent changes in governance and distribution of income in the ICC.
"The victory is good for us because it now puts us in a position where we can push the Indian cricket officials to play more often with us and also it will ensure that we get matches against top sides in the new FTP over the next cycle of eight years," he said.
Sethi pointed out that after the changes in governance and revenue distribution, the teams that do well at the top level will be the most sought after by other boards and countries.
"If our team is doing well it means a steady flow of revenues for the PCB through broadcasting rights, ICC share and sponsorship and when I met with the players before the India match I told them these very things.
"I told them if they continue to do well and improve their rankings and standing then other boards including the Indians will want to play against us and our revenue generation will increase," he said.
"I told the players the world takes notice when you win such high profile games like the one against India. I have told the players if the board's income increases the major chunk will be passed on to them in their contracts and in reorganising and strengthening our domestic cricket and players," Sethi added on PTV channel.
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First Published: Mar 03 2014 | 9:30 AM IST

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