Rangeela
International Coach
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The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has applauded the resumption of ties between India and Pakistan, insisting it will serve the game globally.
With an India team taking part in the Asian Under-19 Championship in Pakistan, Syed Ashraful Huq, ACC's chief executive, said: "It is a heartening sign that the deadlock is finally broken and both countries are now willing to play cricket at all levels which will ultimately serve the cause of cricket.
"The ACC is delighted that the respective governments of both the countries have finally realised to resume cricket relations and the ice has been broken with the visit of the Indian junior team."
Huq added, "As a body we can organise and promote cricket and can extend support to our affiliate members countries, but we cannot direct or influence any country to play cricket with another country."
Huq also revealed that the ACC received a grant of US$6.5 million from the ICC every two years which was used to promote the game in 16 member countries. He said: "A few countries, including Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, have made tremendous progress in cricket and they are now knocking at the doors of one-day international cricket which is due to the hard work of ACC."
? Wisden Cricinfo Ltd
With an India team taking part in the Asian Under-19 Championship in Pakistan, Syed Ashraful Huq, ACC's chief executive, said: "It is a heartening sign that the deadlock is finally broken and both countries are now willing to play cricket at all levels which will ultimately serve the cause of cricket.
"The ACC is delighted that the respective governments of both the countries have finally realised to resume cricket relations and the ice has been broken with the visit of the Indian junior team."
Huq added, "As a body we can organise and promote cricket and can extend support to our affiliate members countries, but we cannot direct or influence any country to play cricket with another country."
Huq also revealed that the ACC received a grant of US$6.5 million from the ICC every two years which was used to promote the game in 16 member countries. He said: "A few countries, including Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, have made tremendous progress in cricket and they are now knocking at the doors of one-day international cricket which is due to the hard work of ACC."
? Wisden Cricinfo Ltd
