India to discuss joint bid

Published June 7, 2005

NEW DELHI, June 6: The Indian cricket board on Monday responded positively to Pakistan Board’s suggestion for a joint bid to host 2011 World Cricket Cup saying it will definitely discuss the matter.

“We will definitely be discussing all the factors including an option of a joint bid in the near future. But so far we have not yet discussed technical details of the bid,” BCCI Secretary S.K. Nair said.

“One thing is sure, we are keeping all options open,” he said when asked about Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Shaharyar Khan’s proposal for a joint bid.—Agencies

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