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Government sources have advised against any hurried decision to boycott India's World Cup 2019 match with Pakistan as a reaction to the Pulwama terrorist attack. After the attack, which witnessed the death of over 40 CRPF personnel, there have been calls from many quarters not only to boycott the World Cup match, but also to seek Pakistan's ban from the tournament. However, Government sources said that could act against India. “We should not get isolated in order to isolate Pakistan,” the sources told NDTV.

“By not playing against Pakistan, we will be giving them a walk-over,” they said, referring to the two points India will lose if they don't field a team for the match.

“Punitive action can be taken against us,” the sources further added. “ICC can even impose ban on BCCI.

“There is still lot of time. We should not react in hurry,” they further added.

Cricketers including Harbhajan Singh have asked for a cricketing boycott of Pakistan.

"Pakistan has been promoting cross-border terrorism and this attack was unbelievably shocking," said Harbhajan Singh, whose 417 Test wickets are the second highest for an off-spinner. Pakistan has denied any role in the attack.

India, one of the World Cup favourites, would at the very least forfeit the match points if they boycott the group game to be played in Manchester. But Harbhajan Singh said this would not matter.

"I don't care about losing points as the Indian team is powerful enough to win the World Cup without playing Pakistan," Harbhajan Singh told India Today on Monday.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mis...n-against-indian-board-say-government-1997249
 
I can't seem to make out any proof of the headline in the article itself. It's all a case of could/should/would and the usual "A source said" copout.

Typical NDTV.
 
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Well, looks like saner heads have prevailed to save India from the ultimate embarrasment.
 
India has gone to the cows. The saffron mob has turned us back to the dark ages. ICC should put a ban on India, anyway cricket is dying, at least prevent the vultures in bcci from living and feeding off its scraps by blackmailing the world like a dumped girlfriend.
 
Im sure most Indian players are smart enough to know Pakistan's role was very minimal perhaps none. They themselves have travelled to Pakistan and know Pakistan government has very little power. India was supposed to tour Pak, pulled out, SL toured and got attack.
 
This melodrama over cricket WC is just BJP's political tactic, and not just for votes.

They are using it as a diversionary tactic, because the latest Cobrapost Karaoke sting operation has exposed how they're buying out celebrities to endorse Modi. The heat is on him, so they're trying to keep media busy with some non-issue.
 
BCCI should have kept quiet and left the barking to their former players and celebrities. They are just making an embarrassment of their organisation by jumping the gun. Leave the politics to the politicians and then act accordingly as and when there has been some genuine consensus established.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
BCCI should have kept quiet and left the barking to their former players and celebrities. They are just making an embarrassment of their organisation by jumping the gun. Leave the politics to the politicians and then act accordingly as and when there has been some genuine consensus established.
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BCCI hasnt said a word.
 
Stepping up the offensive against Pakistan in the wake of the deadly Pulwama terror attack, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has written a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC), asking it to oust Pakistan from the upcoming 2019 Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

IndiaTV has learnt that BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has sent an email to the ICC, requesting to remove Pakistan from the World Cup as it has continued to harbour terrorists in its own backyard and has provided support to terrorism against India.
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https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/c...r-links-505425
 
Embarrassing for all the Indian loonies claiming that the BCCI can ban Pakistan from playing at the World Cup - hopefully the unjustified over-reactions end now.
 
BCCI should try to ban PCB from fielding a team. Afterall if BCCI refuses to participate whole world cup might be called off.
 
jadaja said:
BCCI should try to ban PCB from fielding a team. Afterall if BCCI refuses to participate whole world cup might be called off.
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Keep living in that fantasy but remember there are 9 other teams in the WC aswell. And if u think it is going to be called off on account of India not playing then thats absolutely hilarious.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Keep living in that fantasy but remember there are 9 other teams in the WC aswell. And if u think it is going to be called off on account of India not playing then thats absolutely hilarious.
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It is not hilarious at all, if Star Sports who are sponsors of Indian team and also giving the the dollars to ICC back out, ICC will become bankrupt as the major revenue comes from India.

BCCI is not PCB who go to court on basis of some MOU and lose badly.Once BCCI puts its foot down who cricketing world will come to their senses.BCCI has enough clout to pull this off.
 
jadaja said:
It is not hilarious at all, if Star Sports who are sponsors of Indian team and also giving the the dollars to ICC back out, ICC will become bankrupt as the major revenue comes from India.

BCCI is not PCB who go to court on basis of some MOU and lose badly.Once BCCI puts its foot down who cricketing world will come to their senses.BCCI has enough clout to pull this off.
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I think you're forgetting that a matter like this would require the say-so of the ICC and other member boards aswell. This is not a bilateral series, it is a world tournament. WC might be less profitable for ICC but they will still find sponsors.

I do hope that India forfeit their game against us though. I'm sure the players would love nothing for then getting 2 free points and an extra rest-day.
 
jadaja said:
It is not hilarious at all, if Star Sports who are sponsors of Indian team and also giving the the dollars to ICC back out, ICC will become bankrupt as the major revenue comes from India.

BCCI is not PCB who go to court on basis of some MOU and lose badly.Once BCCI puts its foot down who cricketing world will come to their senses.BCCI has enough clout to pull this off.
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In that case, why are the "analysts" or whoever made the statements in the original post telling Indian government and BCCI to calm down and not boycott the match as they may get banned. Because getting banned/India not playing WC will be massive humiliation for you whereas if the analysts believed that WC would not go on with India, then they would encourage BCCI to boycott match, not play WC, and cancel WC 2019 to exert its power over world cricket. But that's not what's been said.
 
This can be the greatest India vs Pakistan match of all time for India fans. Pakistan fans forever will be confused cause they are like "why you even mad bruh ? "
 
Give is three easy points. That is the ideal solution here so what's the problem?
 
I hope people stop this drama and make a decision already. This is just getting ridiculous.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
But it is directly naming BCCI CEO Rahul Johri as having sent an email requesting Pakistan be banned from the WC.
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ICC President said that ICC has received no such mail.
[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] confirmed on Twitter that BCCI will hold a meeting on Friday and write to the Govt of India regarding the issue of playing Pakistan in the WC.
 
jadaja said:
It is not hilarious at all, if Star Sports who are sponsors of Indian team and also giving the the dollars to ICC back out, ICC will become bankrupt as the major revenue comes from India.

BCCI is not PCB who go to court on basis of some MOU and lose badly.Once BCCI puts its foot down who cricketing world will come to their senses.BCCI has enough clout to pull this off.
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[MENTION=143871]jadaja[/MENTION] you got it spot on bro. BCCI may not have the votes to get Pak banned , but if it pulls out of the world cup then WORLD CUP will not be organised at all, thats for sure. ICC is at least not run by bunch of fools that will go ahead and organise a World Cup without Indian Cricket team participating in it and inccur heavy losses. People on this forum must be honest and not make themselves look like a fool by making silly statements that World Cup will have no effect even if BCCI pulls out of it.

And secondly, ppl should wait for the official statements of BCCI and ICC and not go beserk over some news channel's source.
NDTV is not to be taken seriously.
There will be so many speculations made till any official statement comes out from the concerned organisations.

Lastly it seems that this INDO-PAK saga has taken over PSL too whether ppl refuse to accept it. Every other thread is about the participation of India and Pak in World Cup. I request people to create more threads on PSL and show that they dont care about BCCI and INDIAN CRICKET as they are saying, because that doesnt seem to be the case at all. Remember action speaks louder than the words.
 
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BaankeJi said:
That is that particular media house seeing its own version of future. None of this has happened.
Yet.
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[MENTION=146317]BaankeJi[/MENTION] [MENTION=25545]giri26[/MENTION] Sir, everybody is getting puzzled and media is having an opportunity to cash it as much it can. We all can only hope that the drama ends as soon as possible.
 
Perth93 said:
This melodrama over cricket WC is just BJP's political tactic, and not just for votes.

They are using it as a diversionary tactic, because the latest Cobrapost Karaoke sting operation has exposed how they're buying out celebrities to endorse Modi. The heat is on him, so they're trying to keep media busy with some non-issue.
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To keep questions on rafaele away. The only way they can win again is by some nationalistic jingoism.
 
After IOC's strong response BCCI wouldnt dare any misadventure with Pakistan

Below is what happened to India by IOC:

Humiliation #1) "The event was a qualification round for the Tokyo Olympics 2020, however, the international body has revoked the tournament’s status as a qualifying event."

Humiliation #2) "Furthermore, India will not get to host any Olympic-related event in the future unless it receives written assurances from the Indian government to comply with IOC rules. "

Humiliation #3) "The regulatory body also urged other global sporting bodies to not grant the hosting rights to India for politicizing sports."

This gets as embarrassing as it can get. I dont think after this BCCI would even think of pulling up any misadventure over Pakistan.

Will BCCI learn the lesson or not? Discuss.
 
FastBowlingAllrounder said:
In that case, why are the "analysts" or whoever made the statements in the original post telling Indian government and BCCI to calm down and not boycott the match as they may get banned. Because getting banned/India not playing WC will be massive humiliation for you whereas if the analysts believed that WC would not go on with India, then they would encourage BCCI to boycott match, not play WC, and cancel WC 2019 to exert its power over world cricket. But that's not what's been said.
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There is no humilation in trying to end this monstrosity, there are doing to end this sad saga of innocent lives being taken aways by monsters.
 
I don’t think India will boycott the Pakistan match in an ICC tournament, but by doing this drama India is promoting its stand that Pakistan supports terrorism.


This meme “ India not allowing Pakistan players or not wanting to play Pakistan due to latter’s sponsoring of terrorism” going viral on social media and TV is a win for Modi in itself. That’s the whole purpose. Threat of Boycott is just an excuse. It’s a mind-game. India is good at chess, Pakistan not so much!

We will have India-Pak match. ICC will be rich thanks to a Indian fans and this controversy with PCB getting its share.

Overall win-win for everyone!
 
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IOC sending a firm message to the rest of the world. Will this have an impact on the ICC and their way of dealing with the Issue?
 
If BCCI/GOI forces boycott of an ICC WC match I will cheer on ICC to ban BCCI and Indian team from participating for the next 50 years. What we are seeing is the ultimate form of thuggery and pettiness, it is a disgrace plain and simple. India has become a laughing stock and deservingly so, today the International Olympic Committee gave a tight slap to us. If that doesn't make us see sense more pain awaits.
 
Swashbuckler said:
If BCCI/GOI forces boycott of an ICC WC match I will cheer on ICC to ban BCCI and Indian team from participating for the next 50 years. What we are seeing is the ultimate form of thuggery and pettiness, it is a disgrace plain and simple. India has become a laughing stock and deservingly so, today the International Olympic Committee gave a tight slap to us. If that doesn't make us see sense more pain awaits.
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This man has a point.
 
The people of India need a reality check with respect to India's power and they are confusing India's power with respect to the size of their wallet. If India tries to break international rules, tries to bully other countries and the ICC, the ICC and other member countries can easily tell India to take a hike. Heck the ICC could refuse to sanction the IPL as an approved event and tell all international players than anyone who dares to play in this unauthorized league will risk a ban from international cricket. Indian's can brag about surviving by just playing amongst themselves in Ranjhi trophy and the IPL but they will get a harsh slapping reality check in just a few days and come running back to the ICC.
 
Savak said:
The people of India need a reality check with respect to India's power and they are confusing India's power with respect to the size of their wallet. If India tries to break international rules, tries to bully other countries and the ICC, the ICC and other member countries can easily tell India to take a hike. Heck the ICC could refuse to sanction the IPL as an approved event and tell all international players than anyone who dares to play in this unauthorized league will risk a ban from international cricket. Indian's can brag about surviving by just playing amongst themselves in Ranjhi trophy and the IPL but they will get a harsh slapping reality check in just a few days and come running back to the ICC.
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Icc will not do a thing. Just like PCB didnot get a dime.
 
cricketjoshila said:
Icc will not do a thing. Just like PCB didnot get a dime.
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Lol the ICC got you to drop Sehwag in 2001 or risk getting banned for defying ICC directives and the BCCI finally relented and gave in. This is not the MOU saga where you can use the lack of govt permission excuse to bail you out this time.
 
Abdullah719 said:
Government sources have advised against any hurried decision to boycott India's World Cup 2019 match with Pakistan as a reaction to the Pulwama terrorist attack. After the attack, which witnessed the death of over 40 CRPF personnel, there have been calls from many quarters not only to boycott the World Cup match, but also to seek Pakistan's ban from the tournament. However, Government sources said that could act against India. “We should not get isolated in order to isolate Pakistan,” the sources told NDTV.

“By not playing against Pakistan, we will be giving them a walk-over,” they said, referring to the two points India will lose if they don't field a team for the match.

“Punitive action can be taken against us,” the sources further added. “ICC can even impose ban on BCCI.

“There is still lot of time. We should not react in hurry,” they further added.

Cricketers including Harbhajan Singh have asked for a cricketing boycott of Pakistan.

"Pakistan has been promoting cross-border terrorism and this attack was unbelievably shocking," said Harbhajan Singh, whose 417 Test wickets are the second highest for an off-spinner. Pakistan has denied any role in the attack.

India, one of the World Cup favourites, would at the very least forfeit the match points if they boycott the group game to be played in Manchester. But Harbhajan Singh said this would not matter.

"I don't care about losing points as the Indian team is powerful enough to win the World Cup without playing Pakistan," Harbhajan Singh told India Today on Monday.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mis...n-against-indian-board-say-government-1997249
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How can the ICC ban the BCCI for forfeiting the Pakistan game? :13:

England and NZ were not "banned" when they forfeited their games in Zimbabwe and Kenya during the 2003 WC.

I understand awarding the points to the other team but is there a legal basis for a "ban"?
 
msb314 said:
How can the ICC ban the BCCI for forfeiting the Pakistan game? :13:

England and NZ were not "banned" when they forfeited their games in Zimbabwe and Kenya during the 2003 WC.

I understand awarding the points to the other team but is there a legal basis for a "ban"?
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Good point, but those forfeits had nothing to do with personal enmity, they were security concerns (whether or not they were actual security concerns is a discussion for another day). India forfeiting will be on the basis of their uncontrollable emotions and hatred towards Pakistan.
 
FastBowlingAllrounder said:
Good point, but those forfeits had nothing to do with personal enmity, they were security concerns (whether or not they were actual security concerns is a discussion for another day). India forfeiting will be on the basis of their uncontrollable emotions and hatred towards Pakistan.
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Yeah I'm not totally sure what is the ICC policy and regulations if a team chooses to forfeit a game.
 
Armed officers will form part of the most complex police operation Old Trafford has seen for a cricket match when India and Pakistan clash in the World Cup.

More than 500,000 applied for the 25,000 tickets on offer for the June 16 fixture, which will take place amid a major political feud between the countries.

While authorities remain tight-lipped over numbers for operational reasons, Sportsmail understands that more officers will be on duty for this fixture than for any other in the city during the tournament.

Greater Manchester Police are aware of the fixture's potential to attract those who may wish to commit acts of terrorism. They will keep a close eye on well-populated areas around the stadium as supporters arrive and depart, while vehicle barriers will be put up.

Officers will also monitor the political situation between India and Pakistan in the build-up to the fixture, tickets for which are being advertised at more than £3,000.

Currently there is no intelligence to suggest that things may boil over in the crowd — 80 per cent of which will be made up of people from around the United Kingdom, and the two nations played a 2017 Champions Trophy final at The Oval without major incident.

Police have examined the situation between the local Indian and Pakistani communities and have found no rise in hate crime, despite the rising political tensions.

They are also expecting crowds of around 3,000 to flock to Manchester's Cathedral Gardens, where the match will be broadcast on a big screen, and security will be upped in the city centre.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/s...ndia-Pakistan-powder-keg-World-Cup-clash.html
 
Time to walk the talk and boycott our match against Pakistan.

Even Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir wants India to boycott that match. :inti
 
I have a better solution for the peeps that wants the match to be boycotted. Turn of your tv and don't follow the match. Let the rest of the population who doesn't give two flying fox about politics, enjoy the match.
 
This match going to be blockbuster but as a cricket lover whoever win, match should be close not one side like India -pak recent match happened ( I thinkonly close contest Afridi sixs vs Ashwin was last match )
 
I dont think the boycott will happen now that elections are over.
 
Haha great response for ICC. BCCI has been put to its place. Nice, really nice. Joshila bhai with mud on his face. Accept my condolences
 
RainMan_ said:
Haha great response for ICC. BCCI has been put to its place. Nice, really nice. Joshila bhai with mud on his face. Accept my condolences
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you didn't read thread.. India won't boycott matches but if they does ICC can't ban them.. there's couple of times team boycott matches in CWC and those teams are still playing cricket...
 
It is stupid to think India will forfeit a WC match. We are all fake patriots in the first place. We care about what others think, we don't really care about india at all. We don't care if people die of lack of medical care or poverty. But we care about playing Pakistan lol. Every Indian truly knows we are going to play them in the WC.
 
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