Cricket or Politics — Is the ICC losing its core purpose?

[FearlessRoar]

The ICC getting tangled in the Champions Trophy controversy has surprised many Pakistan fans. Shouldn’t their focus be on promoting cricket and staying neutral rather than dipping their toes into politics? At the end of the day, their job is to govern the sport globally, not to navigate geopolitical disputes.

Look at what’s happening now with the PCB and BCCI over ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India refuses to travel to Pakistan, citing security concerns and territorial disputes, and it’s turned into a diplomatic mess. Instead of calming things down, the ICC seems to have made it worse.

We’ve seen this before. Remember the Asia Cup 2023? India didn’t want to play in Pakistan, so their matches were held in Sri Lanka. It avoided a complete boycott, sure, but it didn’t solve the underlying issues. And if we go back to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, cricket ties between the two countries have been shaky ever since.

The core issues here are pretty clear. First, there’s the whole territorial dispute, with talk of Azad Jammu and Kashmir cities being included in the tour plans. Then there’s India’s argument about security risks, which—let’s be honest—might be as much about politics as safety. And finally, the ICC itself. Shouldn’t it stay neutral and focus on cricket instead of being dragged into this political tug-of-war?

This isn’t unique to cricket. The International Criminal Court, for example, has faced similar criticism for getting caught up in politics, especially in cases involving African nations. The ICC could learn a thing or two from their mistakes to avoid damaging its credibility.

So, what’s the way forward? For starters, the ICC has to stay neutral. That should be non-negotiable. They also need to play the role of mediator and push the PCB and BCCI to talk things out. And if the tournament does happen, security has to be rock-solid for all teams. That’s a given.

But here’s the real question: Can the ICC manage to stay above the fray, or is cricket always going to have politics hanging over it?

 

[sweep_shot]

Practically speaking, there is no independent ICC currently. ICC is effectively BCCICC.

ICC allowed this to happen by being shortsighted.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

The ICC getting tangled in the Champions Trophy controversy has surprised many Pakistan fans. Shouldn’t their focus be on promoting cricket and staying neutral rather than dipping their toes into politics? At the end of the day, their job is to govern the sport globally, not to navigate geopolitical disputes.

Look at what’s happening now with the PCB and BCCI over ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India refuses to travel to Pakistan, citing security concerns and territorial disputes, and it’s turned into a diplomatic mess. Instead of calming things down, the ICC seems to have made it worse.

We’ve seen this before. Remember the Asia Cup 2023? India didn’t want to play in Pakistan, so their matches were held in Sri Lanka. It avoided a complete boycott, sure, but it didn’t solve the underlying issues. And if we go back to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, cricket ties between the two countries have been shaky ever since.

The core issues here are pretty clear. First, there’s the whole territorial dispute, with talk of Azad Jammu and Kashmir cities being included in the tour plans. Then there’s India’s argument about security risks, which—let’s be honest—might be as much about politics as safety. And finally, the ICC itself. Shouldn’t it stay neutral and focus on cricket instead of being dragged into this political tug-of-war?

This isn’t unique to cricket. The International Criminal Court, for example, has faced similar criticism for getting caught up in politics, especially in cases involving African nations. The ICC could learn a thing or two from their mistakes to avoid damaging its credibility.

So, what’s the way forward? For starters, the ICC has to stay neutral. That should be non-negotiable. They also need to play the role of mediator and push the PCB and BCCI to talk things out. And if the tournament does happen, security has to be rock-solid for all teams. That’s a given.

But here’s the real question: Can the ICC manage to stay above the fray, or is cricket always going to have politics hanging over it?

ICC is member body, so basically ICC itself is nothing, "ho ga wohi jo that ka kamany wala chahay ga"

 

[Kianig89]

ICC gets 80% revenue from BCCI.

So basically remaining 9/10 Test playing Nations contribute only 20% of revenue which 20/9 around 2.2% on average from ROW.

So ICC financially is completely hostage with One Board, henceforth it's governing policy is Might is Right

 

[The Bald Eagle]

ICC has practically turned into Indian Cricket Council, India needs to disband BCCI now.

 

[JaDed]

ICC has practically turned into Indian Cricket Council, India needs to disband BCCI now.

Why will India disband BCCI, my assumption is you mean ICC along with other boards should do it?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Why will India disband BCCI, my assumption is you mean ICC along with other boards should do it?

I mean India already has one board in form of ICC and having another for some purpose ie BCCI. Is just superfluous stuff

 

[JaDed]

I mean India already has one board in form of ICC and having another for some purpose ie BCCI. Is just superfluous stuff

Actually better to disband ICC because BCCI manages Ranji and domestics way better than ICC ever could not to forget IPL.

 

[Devadwal]

ICC gets 80% revenue from BCCI.

So basically remaining 9/10 Test playing Nations contribute only 20% of revenue which 20/9 around 2.2% on average from ROW.

So ICC financially is completely hostage with One Board, henceforth it's governing policy is Might is Right

But you can't blame on BCCI ,what is other boards are doing when comes to generating the revenue for ICC.

I know they can't compete with india but atleast they can generated 50% Revenues combined.

Pakistan has the 2nd best cricketing eyeballs but doing nothing because they don't know how to marketing cricket yet blame on BCCI .

BCCI is very poor in 90s but they works Hard to achieve this level.

 

[JaDed]

All sporting bodies or government bodies are biased.

ICC UN IMF Olympics, let’s disband everything.

 

[sweep_shot]

All sporting bodies or government bodies are biased.

ICC UN IMF Olympics, let’s disband everything.

FIFA is not biased. Not to the extent ICC is.

ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen with FIFA.

 

[JaDed]

FIFA is not biased. Not to the extent ICC is.

ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen with FIFA.

That’s because of FIFA’s revenue structure so many countries bring in money.
Also FIFA monetarily is way more corrupt than any sport body in the world.
Not to forget FIFA cant hold any major European League accountable, they can call the shots, that’s why cricket still has way more international games than Soccer.

 

[Devadwal]

FIFA is not biased. Not to the extent ICC is.

ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen with FIFA.

Portugal star Bruno Fernandes accusses FIFA of bias after World Cup exit: Clearly tilted the field against us

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bruno Fernandes made shocking allegations against the organisers of the tournament after their quarter-final knockout against Morocco on Saturday, 10 December. The Portuguese star accussed that FIFA were biased towards Argentina.

www.google.com

 

[JaDed]

Portugal star Bruno Fernandes accusses FIFA of bias after World Cup exit: Clearly tilted the field against us

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bruno Fernandes made shocking allegations against the organisers of the tournament after their quarter-final knockout against Morocco on Saturday, 10 December. The Portuguese star accussed that FIFA were biased towards Argentina.

www.google.com

There are many such instances , everyone believes they are biased towards Messi as well, but sport bodies usually are for creating a sportstar that will bring in money.

NFL with Kansas is along similar lines.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

ICC is member body, so basically ICC itself is nothing, "ho ga wohi jo that ka kamany wala chahay ga"

100%.

Members will ofcourse eventually go with the money.

PCB hasn't done itself any favours despite India's stance on Pakistan cricket.

We are seen as a chaotic and unstable board.

How many times we randomly pull NOCs and throw other leagues into a disarray last minute? Why haven't we been able to grow our cricket?

PCB also has to look inwards

 

[sweep_shot]

There are many such instances , everyone believes they are biased towards Messi as well, but sport bodies usually are for creating a sportstar that will bring in money.

NFL with Kansas is along similar lines.

Portugal star Bruno Fernandes accusses FIFA of bias after World Cup exit: Clearly tilted the field against us

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bruno Fernandes made shocking allegations against the organisers of the tournament after their quarter-final knockout against Morocco on Saturday, 10 December. The Portuguese star accussed that FIFA were biased towards Argentina.

www.google.com

One guy's opinion doesn't mean anything.

FIFA is not biased to the extent ICC is. ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen like this in any other sport.

Why would FIFA be biased toward Argentina? Argentina doesn't have any real control over FIFA.

 

[JaDed]

One guy's opinion doesn't mean anything.

FIFA is not biased to the extent ICC is. ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen like this in any other sport.

Are you on loop? Which other sport one country brings in unfavourable revenue? Baseball?

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to pre-Dalmiya era when things were balanced.

As of now, ICC is in the pocket of corrupt BCCI and it's not good for world cricket.

 

[JaDed]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to being controlled by MCC/English gentlemen until an alternative is found.

The first line doesn’t match the second one..

 

[Devadwal]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to pre-Dalmiya era when things were balanced.

As of now, ICC is in the pocket of corrupt BCCI and it's not good for world cricket.

Indian are not whining or crying instead Pakistan or others fan's .

This thread is proff that who is whining about BCCI or ICC or BCCICC .

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Well just imagine, Jay Shah yet to assume ICC chairmanship

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Well just imagine, Jay Shah yet to assume ICC chairmanship

No worries... ICC will take care rest of the matters lol

 

[Major]

wait for olympics, everything will be sorted out.

BCCI will than be towing the line

 

[Vikram1989]

wait for olympics, everything will be sorted out.

BCCI will than be towing the line

Olympics committe included cricket after attending a presentation from bcci in mumbai .

 

[kingusama92]

100%.

The purpose of the ICC is to maintain neutrality and govern the sport. This is not just for India but also for other nations (including Pakistan) that have attempted to ignore the ICC.

If they had taken a harsher stance decades ago, a lot of these problems would be under control right now. Instead they are now used as a political chess piece with the BCCI being its current puppeteer. In the past, it was England/Australia and maybe 30-40 years in the future it will be someone else.

 

[Itachi]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to pre-Dalmiya era when things were balanced.

As of now, ICC is in the pocket of corrupt BCCI and it's not good for world cricket.

Bring money like us then. Then replace us. Problem solved.

 

[moghul]

Practically speaking, there is no independent ICC currently. ICC is effectively BCCICC.

ICC allowed this to happen by being shortsighted.

ICC is Indian Cricket Council, practically .

 

[JaDed]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

The ones that whine and cry want the change, why would the ones that are ok with status quo whine and cry?

 

[JaDed]

100%.

The purpose of the ICC is to maintain neutrality and govern the sport. This is not just for India but also for other nations (including Pakistan) that have attempted to ignore the ICC.

If they had taken a harsher stance decades ago, a lot of these problems would be under control right now. Instead they are now used as a political chess piece with the BCCI being its current puppeteer. In the past, it was England/Australia and maybe 30-40 years in the future it will be someone else.

This is a factually correct post and well balanced as always, I think the dominant always prefers the status quo, and it can be anyone after 20 years with the change in finances.

 

[Major]

Olympics committe included cricket after attending a presentation from bcci in mumbai .

i think its always better to do more research than talk without thinking.

I know you feel proud that oh look we made big olympic committee attend a BCCI presentation, but when a sport is made part of olympics, the control of the game regarding its finance and how to spread it is shifted from the sports board towards the local olympic committee.

 

[BouncerGuy]

ICC has already lost its credibility a long time ago. They are more bent towards India than they should not be.

their main purpose was to work practically on " CRICKET FOR EVERYONE", but instead they went the other way.

 

[Itachi]

ICC has already lost its credibility a long time ago. They are more bent towards India than they should not be.

their main purpose was to work practically on " CRICKET FOR EVERYONE", but instead they went the other way.

an organization doesn't run only principle. It needs finance.

PCB should bring equal revenue as BCCI and not live off on ICC hand outs. Every problem will be solved then.

 

[BouncerGuy]

an organization doesn't run only principle. It needs finance.

PCB should bring equal revenue as BCCI and not live off on ICC hand outs. Every problem will be solved then.

Does that mean that you are gonna be unfair to other boards???

 

[Vikram1989]

i think its always better to do more research than talk without thinking.

I wish that for u bro.

This is the article.i have done my research .

The reasons for cricket’s inclusion are largely, perhaps purely, financial. The Olympic broadcast rights in India for Paris 2024 went for a paltry $20 million. But experts believe this figure could rise to nearly $150 million now that cricket has been added

Why is cricket going to the Olympics?

The largely Commonwealth sport hopes to win new fans and revenue streams under the Olympic banner. In fact, it might just fit right in.

www.esquire.com.au

 

[Itachi]

Does that mean that you are gonna be unfair to other boards???

Unfair in what aspect?

BCCI stated that since it can't get clearance from GOI for playing in Pakistan, so it can't come.

ICC is the one who is trying to accommodate for BCCI. People should angry on ICC than BCCI because in this case, the hands of BCCI is tied but not that of ICC.

 

[sweep_shot]

100%.

The purpose of the ICC is to maintain neutrality and govern the sport. This is not just for India but also for other nations (including Pakistan) that have attempted to ignore the ICC.

If they had taken a harsher stance decades ago, a lot of these problems would be under control right now. Instead they are now used as a political chess piece with the BCCI being its current puppeteer. In the past, it was England/Australia and maybe 30-40 years in the future it will be someone else.

England/Australia being in control is okay because they tend to do things professionally. Cricket was lovely when they were in charge.

If India or another third world nation runs it, it will likely result in disaster (like we are seeing now).

 

[BouncerGuy]

Unfair in what aspect?

BCCI stated that since it can't get clearance from GOI for playing in Pakistan, so it can't come.

ICC is the one who is trying to accommodate for BCCI. People should angry on ICC than BCCI because in this case, the hands of BCCI is tied but not that of ICC.

Don't be too naive as if you don't know the reality here.

BCCI is putting pressure on ICC because BCCI is the money maker and ICC knows that

If BCCI cannot come then simply say that we cannot come so replace India with another team. Why is BCCI hell-bent on a hybrid model???

 

[Major]

I wish that for u bro.

This is the article.i have done my research .

The reasons for cricket’s inclusion are largely, perhaps purely, financial. The Olympic broadcast rights in India for Paris 2024 went for a paltry $20 million. But experts believe this figure could rise to nearly $150 million now that cricket has been added

Why is cricket going to the Olympics?

The largely Commonwealth sport hopes to win new fans and revenue streams under the Olympic banner. In fact, it might just fit right in.

www.esquire.com.au

Oh bhai, take ur head out of broadcasting rights.

You need to study how olympics and sports bodies work when part of olympics

 

[Vikram1989]

Oh bhai, take ur head out of broadcasting rights.

You need to study how olympics and sports bodies work when part of olympics

It's all economics nothing else.they are bending backwards to get more money.olympics is not viable anymore to be idealistic .Paris in 2024 made temporary structures as last 2 olympics ran in to heavy losses.Greece went bankrupt.

 

[Bhaijaan]

We know from childhood that majority of the so called governing bodies everywhere in the world do nothing but protect the vested interests of the nations with the maximum clout. Behind their fancy meetings about bringing a transformative change in the world is always the dark agenda of ensuring the dominance of already dominant nations while the so called developing and underdeveloped nations are never able to compete or if compete never get to their level.

What we understood in global political global trade, global security etc in our childhood, Pakistanis in their 40s and 50s are now understanding in cricket. It’s embarrassing.

You have no idea how the world works.
You are in a sport where your neighbour is an absolute beast in financial terms who only needs an excuse to flex and you have over the years given all the excuses. This is something that could only be resolved through diplomacy and guess what the diplomatic relations do not exist. Why they don’t exist is the biggest question the Pakistanis should discuss. You don’t want to address the bare truth but think you’re so clever that you can make the world forget everything else and discuss this only in pure cricketing terms. Do you think Australia and England not know what is going on? Do they not know the reasons behind this. If this was so unfair forget their boards but their governments would have spoken about it in favour of Pakistan already. Fact is everyone knows the situation and who Bharat is and who Pakistan is. They know exactly what Bharat is doing here and why they’re doing that. You can have 500 Pakistanis on YouTube and media try to divert the discussions and act like lawyers on TV trying to make yourselves look like innocent victims but you’re not fooling anyone. You’re no innocent victims.

 

[mominsaigol]

Pakistanis are very late in understanding how the world works. Clearly down to lack of education and the fact that it’s not even a proper country but a dictatorship where people were never made to bother about how nations compete with each other for prominence.

We know from childhood that majority of the so called governing bodies everywhere in the world do nothing but protect the vested interests of the nations with the maximum clout. Behind their fancy meetings about bringing a transformative change in the world is always the dark agenda of ensuring the dominance of already dominant nations while the so called developing and underdeveloped nations are never able to compete or if compete never get to their level.

What we understood in global political global trade, global security etc in our childhood, Pakistanis in their 40s and 50s are now understanding in cricket. It’s embarrassing.

You have no idea how the world works.
You are in a sport where your neighbour is an absolute beast in financial terms who only needs an excuse to flex and you have over the years given all the excuses. This is something that could only be resolved through diplomacy and guess what the diplomatic relations do not exist. Why they don’t exist is the biggest question the Pakistanis should discuss. You don’t want to address the bare truth but think you’re so clever that you can make the world forget everything else and discuss this only in pure cricketing terms. Do you think Australia and England not know what is going on? Do they not know the reasons behind this. If this was so unfair forget their boards but their governments would have spoken about it in favour of Pakistan already. Fact is everyone knows the situation and who Bharat is and who Pakistan is. They know exactly what Bharat is doing here and why they’re doing that. You can have 500 Pakistanis on YouTube and media try to divert the discussions and act like lawyers on TV trying to make yourselves look like innocent victims but you’re not fooling anyone. You’re no innocent victims.

Pakistanis are very late in understanding how the world works. Clearly down to lack of education and the fact that it’s not even a proper country but a dictatorship where people were never made to bother about how nations compete with each other for prominence.

Very Red Neck Post brother and a very racist one at that.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I laugh at Pakistanis trying to act all innocent in the media when it comes to cricket. Trying to play the lawyers job and tell everyone how unfair the BCCI is, thinking that the world out there believes your tricks. The entire cricketing fraternity is politically aware and know exactly what is going on and are choosing to stay quiet about this whole thing.

It’s not about BCCI’s clout.
Fact is that BCCI cannot even do this Ireland, Canada, Zimbabwe who are way below Pakistan in cricketing hierarchy financially speaking and if they dared pull stunts like these on them, they would rightfully get a whopping from Aussies and English cricketing fraternity and their governments immediately.

The reason why everyone is quiet here is that it’s Pakistan we are talking about and there is a huge fact based political reasoning behind BCCI’s decision.

 

[Itachi]

Don't be too naive as if you don't know the reality here.

BCCI is putting pressure on ICC because BCCI is the money maker and ICC knows that

If BCCI cannot come then simply say that we cannot come so replace India with another team. Why is BCCI hell-bent on a hybrid model???

Has BCCI made any statement regarding hybrid model? If yes then if you could quote the press release, your argument certainly hold strong point.

 

[Itachi]

Pakistanis are very late in understanding how the world works. Clearly down to lack of education and the fact that it’s not even a proper country but a dictatorship where people were never made to bother about how nations compete with each other for prominence.

Very Red Neck Post brother and a very racist one at that.

That's actually harsh reality.

For example, MoU case. It shows lack of PCB in understanding the legal matters and it's repercussions.

 

[mominsaigol]

That's actually harsh reality.

For example, MoU case. It shows lack of PCB in understanding the legal matters and it's repercussions.

Nothing wrong with Pakistan's own education. The top schools are based of the British system.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

 

[sweep_shot]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

Cricket has become a complete farce.

Probably the only sport where one country (India) has so much leverage over other countries. Can't think of any other major sport where this is the case.

 

[RexRex]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to pre-Dalmiya era when things were balanced.

As of now, ICC is in the pocket of corrupt BCCI and it's not good for world cricket.

Dalmiya let Bangladesh into the test playing nations club iirc, not the Aussies and English that you worship.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

I think this is the reality now like in England. ICC is dead long live BCCI

 

[gibsyhesperis]

The ICC is an event planner designed to generate the maximum amount of revenue from said events.
The true governance (if not necessarily official) lies with the BCCI, and to a lesser extent, ECB and ACB.

Once this is accepted and understood, it is clear how the ICC will act in any conflict — prioritising revenue generation and placating the major boards, especially the BCCI.

Thus, the ball is on the PCB’s court ….just don’t expect the ICC to do anything.

 

[shah9425]

ICC is a lost cause already worst ever organization

 

[Rajdeep]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

Not very fond of this as an Indian fan.

 

[kingusama92]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

This is an excellent point.

The ICC is an incredibly unprofessional organization. I feel their handling of certain issues irks everyone including the BCCI and PCB because they make things ten times worse.

 

[U$ofA]

Does that mean that you are gonna be unfair to other boards???

Absolutely not right. Needs to change. But looking at ICC that is not going to happen.

So the onus is on the other boards to make the change. The first and likely only place to start is to change the ridiculous 90%-10% revenue imbalance. It should/will happen slow and steady.

Move the needle slowly to maybe 60-40 or even 50-50. At that point the unfairness will "magically" disappear.

 

[U$ofA]

Don't be too naive as if you don't know the reality here.

BCCI is putting pressure on ICC because BCCI is the money maker and ICC knows that

If BCCI cannot come then simply say that we cannot come so replace India with another team. Why is BCCI hell-bent on a hybrid model???

If the BCCI say they will not travel to Pakistan (which I think they have). Then the ball is in ICC's court to replace India with SL. Which they should have done a while ago and still should. But will they?

 

[Itachi]

The ICC’s treatment of Pakistan in relation to the ICC Champions Trophy tour is deeply disappointing. It’s clear that their claim of treating all countries equally is far from true, especially when it comes to how they’ve handled Pakistan, the host nation.

In their announcement about the trophy tour, the ICC didn’t even mention Pakistan or the Pakistan Cricket Board. They failed to include any reference to the three venues in Pakistan. On top of that, under pressure from India, the ICC removed Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad from the tour.

What’s worse is that the ICC didn’t include any senior official from the PCB in their statement, nor did they address Pakistani fans. The dates for the Champions Trophy weren’t even shared, and there was no mention of Pakistan or its venues in any logos. To make matters worse, the ICC even changed the approved route and schedule, which has understandably angered Pakistani cricket fans.

It certainly should angered fans and the respective board.

It's time people should understand that equality is utopian dream. There is nothing called equality in life except a façade of equality. In any organization, there will be power players, there will be middle class and then there will be incompetent hopeless ones.

The power ones will always make the others submissive and this is what nature do too. If we see in the cases of religion, the abrahamic religions wiped out many primitive religions that of ancient in order to establish itself in the power game. The same aspect goes everywhere. As a power player, you will need to assert your dominance or you will be wiped out.

It's time PCB needs to understand its position. Be a power player or be someone who oils up the bigger board. The pakistani govt. already made that decision since independence, its time PCB does too.

 

[BouncerGuy]

If the BCCI say they will not travel to Pakistan (which I think they have). Then the ball is in ICC's court to replace India with SL. Which they should have done a while ago and still should. But will they?

No because BCCI is the breadwinner for them. Even ECB and Cricket Australia don't have much leverage when it comes to ICC + BCCI partnership.

 

[sweep_shot]

ICC is a lost cause already worst ever organization

Most unprofessional sporting body currently without a doubt.

No spine whatsoever.

 

[U$ofA]

No because BCCI is the breadwinner for them. Even ECB and Cricket Australia don't have much leverage when it comes to ICC + BCCI partnership.

So, if pretty much everyone knows what is going to happen, what is the deal with all these threads on this forum? I mean, there are what 3, 4, 5 threads on this with about 1500+ posts.

 

[BouncerGuy]

So, if pretty much everyone knows what is going to happen, what is the deal with all these threads on this forum? I mean, there are what 3, 4, 5 threads on this with about 1500+ posts.

People are angry Burh.

They can post their concerns.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is an excellent point.

The ICC is an incredibly unprofessional organization. I feel their handling of certain issues irks everyone including the BCCI and PCB because they make things ten times worse.

ICC wasn't like this before.

ICC started to be unprofessional once BCCI started to be influential.

It has become a truly stupid organization.

 

[U$ofA]

People are angry Burh.

They can post their concerns.

Of course they can post. It's everyone's right. But given the pretty much already determined outcome, the whole ongoing debate/fighting seems funny/lol than a serious one.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Of course they can post. It's everyone's right. But given the pretty much already determined outcome, the whole ongoing debate/fighting seems funny/lol than a serious one.

the debate will go on until ICC takes the final decision. It should have been done by now.

 

[U$ofA]

ICC wasn't like this before.

ICC started to be unprofessional once BCCI started to be influential.

It has become a truly stupid organization.

I would say the only way to correct course is to change things drastically. Best place to start would be to change the ICC revenue model. Right now the only reason the ICC is cowering to the BCCI is because of how big a % of their revenue is from BCCI.

I would say maybe go to a subscription type model. All boards give a certain and equal $ amount annually to the ICC. That will be their total revenue each year. Use that to run and spread the game of cricket. Which is what the ICC's job should be.

 

[U$ofA]

the debate will go on until ICC takes the final decision. It should have been done by now.

Should have been done months ago. But thanks to ICC, the debate rages on....

 

[RahulBose]

Indians can whine and cry all they want.

Fact is ICC has been destroyed by BCCI's greed. ICC should return to pre-Dalmiya era when things were balanced.

As of now, ICC is in the pocket of corrupt BCCI and it's not good for world cricket.

And who would fund the players who worked so hard to play this game professionally in Pakistan and other member boards if India stops it's revenue sharing and only shares equivalent to other boards.

 

[RahulBose]

Does that mean that you are gonna be unfair to other boards???

Actually, BCCI are more than fare to most boards.

It is just a matter of "INDIAN Foreign Policy" where BCCI has no say.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

ICC hasn't responded to PCB yet or we should better say that BCCI's agent hasn't responded yet

 

[FearlessRoar]

Fact

https://twitter.com/x/status/1862470056006828541

 

[stani_pak]

One guy's opinion doesn't mean anything.

FIFA is not biased to the extent ICC is. ICC is blatantly biased toward India. It doesn't happen like this in any other sport.

Why would FIFA be biased toward Argentina? Argentina doesn't have any real control over FIFA.

Source is an Indians site so regardless cant be trusted

 

[shah9425]

Incompetent Cricket Council

 

[sweep_shot]

Source is an Indians site so regardless cant be trusted

Exactly.

Those of us who keep in touch with football regularly don't need articles for this.

FIFA is much more competent than ICC. It is not even a comparison.

ICC has become a spineless pet organization of BCCI.

 

[stani_pak]

Exactly.

Those of us who keep in touch with football regularly don't need articles for this.

FIFA is much more competent than ICC. It is not even a comparison.

ICC has become a spineless pet organization of BCCI.

Preach brother preach

 

[Cricket Warrior]

ICC hasn't responded to PCB yet or we should better say that BCCI's agent hasn't responded yet

ICC must have responded to BCCI that we will stand by with ur agenda just Pakistan is not getting response from them.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

There is no such thing as ICC anymore. And it's not been a recent phenomenon but a decade old story

 

[r3alist]

It's up to Pakistani cricket fans whether they want to continue to bother with the sport given the bleak future or find other sports

It's a decision to make....

Your arch enemy fully controls the sport, so be realistic

 

[Kianig89]

Our company makes sanitary products like wash basins & commode etc. Our new commode will be branded as ICC, fits well on the product

 

[r3alist]

100%.

The purpose of the ICC is to maintain neutrality and govern the sport. This is not just for India but also for other nations (including Pakistan) that have attempted to ignore the ICC.

If they had taken a harsher stance decades ago, a lot of these problems would be under control right now. Instead they are now used as a political chess piece with the BCCI being its current puppeteer. In the past, it was England/Australia and maybe 30-40 years in the future it will be someone else.

Look at the structural reality

Stop holding hope for principles

The Indians are telling you might is right, believe them when they tell you who they are.


So you have a choice, as a sports fan to do the rational thing, accept the sport you once loved and once had an equitable place for you no longer does

It is what it is

 

[kingusama92]

Look at the structural reality

Stop holding hope for principles

The Indians are telling you might is right, believe them when they tell you who they are.


So you have a choice, as a sports fan to do the rational thing, accept the sport you once loved and once had an equitable place for you no longer does

It is what it is

You're right as the market and money often dictate terms.

 

[Buffet]

You're right as the market and money often dictate terms.

SA not only survived by flourishd despite not playing international cricket.

Why will cricket will die in Paksitan just because this BCCI and ICC saga?

Pakistan has 250M population and cricket as the biggest sports. Once economy gets better in Pakistan , no reason to not tap into that and generated enough money.

Cricket is not going anywhere in Pakistan.