BCCI says Asia Cup trophy row nearing solution

Chances of the Asia Cup trophy impasse coming to the end have brightened following consultation between officials of the India and Pakistan cricket boards in Dubai on the sidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting on Friday.

- Rasesh Mandani

At an informal meeting, both sides have discussed ways to chart out a solution.

BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, told HT: “Since the meeting was formally not on the ICC agenda, they facilitated an informal meeting between myself representing BCCI and PCB chairperson Mohsin Naqvi. We met for an hour. Both sides are very positive to work out a solution to this stalemate. We are working on various options which will be provided by both sides in the coming days. With a positive attitude, I am confident we will be able to settle sooner than expected.”