When the Asia Cup 2018 fixtures were announced, there was a genuine buzz in the air as soon as Indian cricket fans found out about the India-Pakistan game on September 19.<\/p>\n
The rivalry between India and Pakistan remains a feisty one, but political tensions between the two countries over the years means clashes between the two sides have been restricted to ICC events only.<\/p>\n
However, a report in CricketNext indicates that the BCCI is unhappy about having to play against a qualifier just one day before the derby against neighbours Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe scheduling is mindless. There appears to be zero application of mind,\u201d a senior BCCI official said according to the CricketNext report.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can you accept a scenario where India plays a game today and tomorrow it will face its arch-rival Pakistan who will have a two-day period of rest?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is unacceptable and has to be revisited. Maybe for the organisers it is just a money-spinning game but for us it is important that there be equity in scheduling,\u201d the unnamed official added.<\/p>\n
Pakistan will also play a match against a qualifier on September 16, but they will get a two-day break to rest and recuperate for the match against India.<\/p>\n
By contrast, India will play against a qualifier on September 18 then take to the field the very next day for what is sure to be a much tougher match and with much higher stakes against Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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