PCB hosts dinner for teams participating in Asia Cup, visiting Indian delegation

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hosted a grand gala dinner in honour of the Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan cricket teams and the visiting delegation of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at Governor's House in Lahore on Monday.

A display of camaraderie and respect 🙌

🎥 Highlights of the PCB grand gala dinner hosted in honour of the Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan teams and the BCCI delegation at Governor's House in Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/GbySK3N0d8

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Addressing the gathering, BCCI President Roger Binny thanked the PCB for the invitation and said that everything comes to a standstill when India plays Pakistan.

BCCI President Roger Binny's speech at the PCB Gala Dinner at the Governor's House in Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/Zl2tq5MHxW

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Speaking on the occasion, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said he had been to Lahore multiple times and that it had always been a pleasure to be here. He recalled that India had played in Pakistan in 2004 and 2006 and that was the gold era of the India-Pakistan cricket. He said that cricket could play a critical role in strengthening the bond between the countries.

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla's speech at the PCB grand gala dinner at Governor's House, Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/OdOmI4Ddcl

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Addressing the guests in attendance, Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman laid stress on setting the difference aside and promoting the game of cricket.

Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman addresses the attendees at the PCB Gala Dinner organised for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan teams and the BCCI delegation at Governor's House, Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/htJZ4IXb0D

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PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf said in his speech that cricket is the game of love and the cricketing nation will have to show to the world that they are one.

Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf's speech at the PCB Gala Dinner at Governor's House in Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/EkH8HwfWqB

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Here a few glimpses from the gala dinner and the meet and greet sessions that took place on that occasion.

📸📸#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/lB9MWS1mU0

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The captains of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lank and Afghanistan posed for a picture with PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf, Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman and the BCCI delegation led by President Roger Binny and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla.

The 🇵🇰 🇧🇩 🇱🇰 and 🇦🇫 captains, Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf, Governor Punjab Baligh Ur Rehman and the BCCI delegation led by President Roger Binny and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla at Governor's House in Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/xRxZAUqmfh

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 4, 2023