WC 2011 bid: BCCI would prefer to go it alone, says Mahendra
Posted online: Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 0000 hours IST
CHANDIGARH, JUNE 8: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is eyeing to make a bid for the 2011 World Cup on its own, though a joint bid with other Asian countries has not been completely ruled out. This comes in the wake of the offer made by Pakistan Cricket Board that Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka should join hands to host the 2011 World Cup.
Addressing mediapersons, BCCI president Ranbir Singh Mahendra said that the board’s decision to go solo depended on the tax exemption from the government for the event. ‘‘I must say that given the standards and infrastructure for cricket in south Asia, we can also deliberate on the joint bid,’’ he said.
Indianexpress
Comment: With the full support of the government, BCB better start a diplomatic campaign not to miss out our share of the pie.