BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla will reportedly travel to Lahore, Pakistan to watch the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa set to be hosted by the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. A source of the Times of India issued a statement regarding the same as he goes as a BCCI-nominated representative.
Rajeev Shukla and BCCI President Roger Binny had visited Pakistan to witness a match hosted by Pakistan of the Asia Cup 2023 and the pair received a grand reception as then-PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf had extended his invitation. However, Binny won't be travelling to Pakistan on this occasion.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla's speech at the PCB grand gala dinner at Governor's House, Lahore.#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/OdOmI4Ddcl
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A source, as quoted by the Times of India said:
"Yes, Shukla is going to Lahore to attend the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy as a BCCI-nominated representative."