An ACC spokesman told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) exclusively that the decision to hold new events was because the organisation was encouraged by the success of the Asia Cup, which was held in the United Arab Emirates in September this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe meeting was chaired by ACC President Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan to oversee the arrangements for Rising Stars Asia Cup, which is being renamed from Emerging Asia Cup,\u201d said the spokesman, referring to the eight-nation T20 event from November 14 to 23 in Doha.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The facilities in Doha have been upgraded recently. \u201cThe viewership of the Asia Cup was more than expected, so encouraged by that, the ACC Board has decided to host a Legend of Asia event and a League amongst the associate members of the ACC,\u201d the source told www.telecomasia.net.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Naqvi has directed the ACC management to prepare a comprehensive plan for the events, the report said. \u201cWe need to promote cricket to the new countries of Asia, and ACC will give full support to the new countries,\u201d Naqvi said after the meeting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The facilities in Doha have been upgraded recently. \u201cThe viewership of the Asia Cup was more than expected, so encouraged by that, the ACC Board has decided to host a Legend of Asia event and a League amongst the associate members of the ACC,\u201d the source told www.telecomasia.net.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ACC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are waiting to know what India\u2019s reaction is to shaking hands with Pakistan players, and in case India wins the event, will the players receive the trophy from Naqvi, who is scheduled to be the chief guest for the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n