India controls the cameras but not the truth: Fair cricket for everyone — can we follow the football broadcasting model?

[Ryw]

Nice deflection, but again you’re missing the actual point. Nobody said football is free of controversies, it obviously isn’t. The difference is in football, the VAR system is not operated by Sky, BT, or a club’s own broadcaster. It’s run independently under FIFA/UEFA protocols, with operators separated from the broadcaster’s commercial interests.

In cricket, Star/Sony not only own the rights, they also control the feeds, the angles, and even the Hawk-Eye operators. That’s the conflict of interest. So when you say cricket is “more consistent” maybe in coverage, yes, but in terms of neutrality? Absolutely not.

And let’s not ignore fixtures either. Go back and check: in almost every ICC tournament, India are conveniently scheduled to play the last group-stage game. Why? Because if qualification comes down to net run rate, they know exactly what margin is required. That’s not paranoia, it’s right there in the fixture lists. Every other team plays blind, India play with full information. Another subtle advantage built into the system.

I’m not arguing against DRS itself, I’m arguing against who controls the switchboard. Wrong umpire calls are part of sport. Broadcaster manipulation and tailor-made fixtures aren’t. That’s why I’ve been saying from the start: fair cricket needs neutral broadcasting and neutral scheduling. Until then, every close India match will carry suspicion, whether you like it or not.

 

[Red-Indian]

As a fan, it's always easy to let your bias lead you to genuinely believe the other country's getting an advantage. Always better to look at Stats.

Here's a Cricbuzz 2020 analysis on DRS success rate for tests. While there are minor variations, I think it points to the fact that most countries end up within a range and there's no statistically significant advantage for a country

Team	Reviews	Struck down	Umpire's Call	Upheld	Upheld%	Retained %
Pak	135	97	6	32	23.70%	28.15%
SA	127	84	13	30	23.62%	33.86%
Eng	211	157	7	47	22.27%	25.59%
Aus	151	115	3	33	21.85%	23.84%
SL	173	121	18	34	19.65%	30.06%
WI	105	74	11	20	19.05%	29.52%
Ind	140	98	16	26	18.57%	30.00%
Ban	78	60	4	14	17.95%	23.08%
NZ	105	81	6	18	17.14%	22.86%

Here's the same analysis for ODIs + T20Is. India's right in the middle of the pack

Team	Reviews	Struck down	Umpire's Call	Upheld	Upheld%	Retained %
NZ	53	29	6	18	33.96%	45.28%
Aus	70	46	3	21	30.00%	34.29%
SL	89	58	7	24	26.97%	34.83%
WI	64	40	7	17	26.56%	37.50%
Eng	73	49	5	19	26.03%	32.88%
Ind	64	40	8	16	25.00%	37.50%
SA	73	47	8	18	24.66%	35.62%
Ban	45	29	6	10	22.22%	35.56%
Pak	67	49	8	10	14.93%	26.87%

 

[Local.Dada]

Oh so you are saying India has hackers on site when the match is going on to manipulate the DRS/Hawkeye in real time? Ok. You would have a point if the trajectory of the ball is way off everytime, to move things so precisely to swing decisions in Indias favor is not possible.

Also the other excuse I see all the time is toss.

In 2024 WT20- Pak won the toss, couldn’t chase 119

2025 CT- Pak won the toss, lost the game

Asia cup- Pak won toss in the first match, lost the game

Yes India did win toss in the next 2 games but cmon lol. Don’t be a conspiracy theorist. Especially when losing it’s the worst time.

The commentators are biased towards Indians, sure you have a point but nothing that effects the gameplay.

 

[BullaKeepsItOpen]

Feeling proud Indian army.

 

[Sachin fan]

Nice deflection, but again you’re missing the actual point. Nobody said football is free of controversies, it obviously isn’t. The difference is in football, the VAR system is not operated by Sky, BT, or a club’s own broadcaster. It’s run independently under FIFA/UEFA protocols, with operators separated from the broadcaster’s commercial interests.

In cricket, Star/Sony not only own the rights, they also control the feeds, the angles, and even the Hawk-Eye operators. That’s the conflict of interest. So when you say cricket is “more consistent” maybe in coverage, yes, but in terms of neutrality? Absolutely not.

And let’s not ignore fixtures either. Go back and check: in almost every ICC tournament, India are conveniently scheduled to play the last group-stage game. Why? Because if qualification comes down to net run rate, they know exactly what margin is required. That’s not paranoia, it’s right there in the fixture lists. Every other team plays blind, India play with full information. Another subtle advantage built into the system.

I’m not arguing against DRS itself, I’m arguing against who controls the switchboard. Wrong umpire calls are part of sport. Broadcaster manipulation and tailor-made fixtures aren’t. That’s why I’ve been saying from the start: fair cricket needs neutral broadcasting and neutral scheduling. Until then, every close India match will carry suspicion, whether you like it or not.

If there was neutral broadcasting you would be accusing india of paying off those neutral guys next. Just as the neutral Pycroft was accused. As I said, paranoid conspiracy theories never stop.

 

[pillionrider]

Until then, every close India match will carry suspicion, whether you like it or not.

Enjoy sitting on the sidelines with suspicion as your friend

Why are you still peddling your half and no truths btw

 

[Ryw]

It’s funny how whenever this topic comes up, the default response is either to call it “conspiracy theories,” bring up old losses, or start waving the flag. None of that changes the central point: (fair cricket requires neutral broadcasting.)

I’m not talking about hackers sitting inside Hawk-Eye machines or every decision being rigged. I’m saying when the (broadcaster, the technology operators, and the rights holder are all under the same flag), the conflict of interest is obvious. If the feed is delayed, if certain frames are skipped, if Hawk-Eye margins are presented in ways that always seem to tilt one way, fans have every right to question it.

Even if you want to quote Cricbuzz numbers, stats don’t capture the key moments. A single dubious overturn in a knockout game swings more than ten routine decisions in Tests. It’s about timing and optics, not just volume.

And let’s not ignore fixtures either: India being scheduled to play the (last group game in almost every ICC event) gives them the net run rate advantage. That’s not paranoia, that’s a documented pattern. Add to that broadcasters conveniently avoiding awkward moments (like the toss handshake incident), and you have a system that simply isn’t neutral.

You can mock, call it “paranoia,” or wave the “we’re rich” card. But if cricket wants to be trusted globally, it needs neutral production, the same way football, tennis, and even rugby separate governing bodies from broadcasters. Otherwise, you’re not defending India, you’re defending a system where (the referee, the cameraman, and the scoreboard operator all wear the same jersey.)

FAIR CRICKET FOR EVERYONE = NEUTRAL BROADCAST. That’s the beginning and the end of the argument.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

It’s funny how whenever this topic comes up, the default response is either to call it “conspiracy theories,” bring up old losses, or start waving the flag. None of that changes the central point: (fair cricket requires neutral broadcasting.)

I’m not talking about hackers sitting inside Hawk-Eye machines or every decision being rigged. I’m saying when the (broadcaster, the technology operators, and the rights holder are all under the same flag), the conflict of interest is obvious. If the feed is delayed, if certain frames are skipped, if Hawk-Eye margins are presented in ways that always seem to tilt one way, fans have every right to question it.

Even if you want to quote Cricbuzz numbers, stats don’t capture the key moments. A single dubious overturn in a knockout game swings more than ten routine decisions in Tests. It’s about timing and optics, not just volume.

And let’s not ignore fixtures either: India being scheduled to play the (last group game in almost every ICC event) gives them the net run rate advantage. That’s not paranoia, that’s a documented pattern. Add to that broadcasters conveniently avoiding awkward moments (like the toss handshake incident), and you have a system that simply isn’t neutral.

You can mock, call it “paranoia,” or wave the “we’re rich” card. But if cricket wants to be trusted globally, it needs neutral production, the same way football, tennis, and even rugby separate governing bodies from broadcasters. Otherwise, you’re not defending India, you’re defending a system where (the referee, the cameraman, and the scoreboard operator all wear the same jersey.)

FAIR CRICKET FOR EVERYONE = NEUTRAL BROADCAST. That’s the beginning and the end of the argument.

Which sport has neutral broadcaster?? Please enlighten us, because football is not the correct answer here.
Just ignorant rants non-stop.

 

[Ryw]

BUMP

India is playing in Australia today, these tactics aint gonna work there, they have a tighter grip on such things. Difficult to "Win" now for India this tour.

When India national cricket team plays in Australia, the host broadcaster is typically Fox Cricket (part of Fox Sports Australia). Even though Star Sports may have broadcast rights for the Indian market, they do not control the on-ground production, that power remains with the Australian host.

Here’s how it usually works:

Cameras, Hawk-Eye, stump mics, and DRS feeds are operated by the host broadcaster (Fox).

Star Sports just takes the international feed and adds their own commentary panel and studio discussions for Indian viewers.

This significantly reduces the chance of bias, because India has no control over the base production.

Match officials, third umpire and Hawk-Eye operators are neutral (appointed under International Cricket Council protocols).


So yes, if the match is in Australia, the broadcaster bias angle is much less of a concern. It doesn’t mean errors can’t happen but the control won’t be in Indian hands, which is the main issue i raised during Asia Cup 2025 or people raise during ICC home tournaments in India.

 

[Sachin fan]

Which sport has neutral broadcaster?? Please enlighten us, because football is not the correct answer here.
Just ignorant rants non-stop.

Don't expect any answers but the same thing to be posted again and again, once when india does well, once when india struggles.

 

[Devadwal]

BUMP
India is playing in Australia today, these tactics aint gonna work there, they have a tighter grip on such things. Difficult to "Win" now for India this tour.

Do you Even know that last 7-8 years ,india have won more test in australia than everyone including home team .

India won more Limited over match than any other team in same period of time against Australia.

Rohit and Kohli are burden for team india these days so not sure about winning ODI series but we will smashed Australia in 5 match T20 series.

 

[Hitman]

Do you Even know that last 7-8 years ,india have won more test in australia than everyone including home team .

India won more Limited over match than any other team in same period of time against Australia.

Rohit and Kohli are burden for team india these days so not sure about winning ODI series but we will smashed Australia in 5 match T20 series.

Why bother? You don't explain logic and facts to them. Let them keep cooking conspiracy theories and satisfy themselves.​

 

[Devadwal]

Why bother? You don't explain logic and facts to them. Let them keep cooking conspiracy theories and satisfy themselves.​

I need to exposed Pakistan fake propaganda brigade ,they are first one to show the victim mentality whenever someone exposed them. :jp

 

[deep82]

Another pakistan conspiracy theory...crying always

 

[Vikram1989]

So some clown said uae and middle east are lawless lands

 

[Sachin fan]

Another pakistan conspiracy theory...crying always

They would win so many medals, if this was an Olympic sports.

 

[Ryw]

No rigging in broadcast and officials today… sorry India, no after-match party this time.


Looks like neutral broadcast and fair umpiring aren’t invited to India’s usual celebration.


No friendly third umpire, no blurry replays, no sudden Hawk-Eye magic… and look at the scoreline.


When there’s no director’s cut to ‘adjust’ the match… India suddenly forgets how to win.


Today no one pressed the ‘India advantage’ button in the TV truck awkward silence in the control room.


Fair officiating + neutral broadcast + TV Director Patel to TV Umpire ipl employ = no free win = no party for India .

 

[nish_mate]

Pakistanis and their kaanspiracies- never fail to amuse.....

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

No rigging in broadcast and officials today… sorry India, no after-match party this time.


Looks like neutral broadcast and fair umpiring aren’t invited to India’s usual celebration.


No friendly third umpire, no blurry replays, no sudden Hawk-Eye magic… and look at the scoreline.


When there’s no director’s cut to ‘adjust’ the match… India suddenly forgets how to win.


Today no one pressed the ‘India advantage’ button in the TV truck awkward silence in the control room.


Fair officiating + neutral broadcast + TV Director Patel to TV Umpire ipl employ = no free win = no party for India .

India is the team that have won two consecutive test series in AUS. Where were was this neutral broadcast ? Arey u really dumb or trying to be one ?

 

[Ryw]

No bonus camera angles, no delayed replays, no DRS miracles… and poof India forgets cricket!


Seems like the TV director in Australia didn’t get BCCI’s ‘special script’ this time.


When Star Sports can’t edit reality… the scoreboard speaks louder than the commentary.


No friendly Hawk-Eye to bend the ball back in turns out physics isn’t patriotic after all.


Two ODIs, two Ls lol looks like India’s real weakness is neutral broadcasting!


Guess the post-match juice party got cancelled, no umpire gifts this time!


Without the TV truck whispering ‘review that one,’ the magic suddenly disappears.


Fair cameras, honest umpires, and real cricket, that combo seems to be India’s kryptonite.

 

[nish_mate]

What kaanspiracy for today please...

 

[nish_mate]

The silence is deafening.....

 

[Vikram1989]

The silence is deafening.....

doesn't have anything meaningful to discuss apart from lone wolf style silly vitrol

 

[Ryw]

Pakistanis and their kaanspiracies- never fail to amuse.....

Chris Broad, Greg Chappell…spilling stories now, Dalmiya’s ghost probably nodding somewhere but sure, keep calling it ‘conspiracy’ When insiders start confirming what fans said years ago, that’s not theory, that’s history repeating itself.

If cricket really wants to be global, it should adopt the same model as football: neutral host broadcasters controlled by the ICC/ACC, not a single country’s commercial TV channel. Until then, people will keep calling it the “India Cup” instead of World Cup.

 

[RexRex]

Chris Broad, Greg Chappell…spilling stories now, Dalmiya’s ghost probably nodding somewhere but sure, keep calling it ‘conspiracy’ When insiders start confirming what fans said years ago, that’s not theory, that’s history repeating itself.

If cricket really wants to be global, it should adopt the same model as football: neutral host broadcasters controlled by the ICC/ACC, not a single country’s commercial TV channel. Until then, people will keep calling it the “India Cup” instead of World Cup.

Who is Chris Broad protecting that he can't reveal his name ?

 

[nish_mate]

No kaanspiracy today??????

 

[Devadwal]

Australian umpires were so baised today. Not given wides and given tim David not out even catch was clean.

 

[nish_mate]

Come on now new kaanspiracies please now that Indian women have lifted the WC...

Let the kaanspiracies flow

 

[pillionrider]

No kaanspiracy today??????

Why they didn't take 3rd umpire for this

 

[Sachin fan]

View attachment 159181

Why they didn't take 3rd umpire for this

They are trying out smart replay method this world cup to save time. So third umpire is watching real time and then relaying the decision to on field umpire, without waiting for the on field umpire to signal. You can see the umpire listening on her ear phone before signaling out, the third umpire had asked her to give out.

 

[nish_mate]

View attachment 159181

Why they didn't take 3rd umpire for this

Rigged bcci feed.....OP laaaagic biraaaadaaaar

 

[pillionrider]

They are trying out smart replay method this world cup to save time. So third umpire is watching real time and then relaying the decision to on field umpire, without waiting for the on field umpire to signal. You can see the umpire listening on her ear phone before signaling out, the third umpire had asked her to give out.

Yeah I saw the chat happening through her ear piece. Wasn't aware of the term Smart Replay though.

We're just trolling a ridiculous thread by someone whose entire premise is - India does worse in SENA than at home BECAUSE they can't control the cameras. He also has zero clue about rights and sports production.

 

[Varun]

With technologies like AI coming to the fore, we can rig entire matches and not just key moments.

 

[Hitman]

Yeah I saw the chat happening through her ear piece. Wasn't aware of the term Smart Replay though.

We're just trolling a ridiculous thread by someone whose entire premise is - India does worse in SENA than at home BECAUSE they can't control the cameras. He also has zero clue about rights and sports production.

Missed following the game in the 80's (born in 86'), but still remember clearly how mediocre we were away from home in the 90's. Yet we never cooked conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theories are for bona fide losers.​

 

[jnaveen1980]

View attachment 159181

Why they didn't take 3rd umpire for this

Thankfully they immediately clarified they are using smart replay

 

[cricketjoshila]

I agree, Bouncer bro.

Nothing can be done about this unfortunately as the BCCI has every single broadcaster, umpire, ex player, match referee in their pocket.

PCB along with Saudia can be the teue saviour of cricket. PCB with its flawless acumen and legal prowess and Saudia with the money..

Bcc’s days are numbered if you ask me

When i joined this forum aposter said emiratis will team up with pcb to finish ipl and bcci. Now emiratis have a League but majority teams are owned by Indian s

Why don't pakistanis put in their money or they can only complain and hopeand dream about fall of BCCI

When the teams forthe hundred were sold how many pakistanis bid for it?

 

[saimayubera]

When i joined this forum aposter said emiratis will team up with pcb to finish ipl and bcci. Now emiratis have a League but majority teams are owned by Indian s

Why don't pakistanis put in their money or they can only complain and hopeand dream about fall of BCCI

When the teams forthe hundred were sold how many pakistanis bid for it?

Because they don’t have any.

That is the cause of their envy.

India will peel away further.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Because they don’t have any.

That is the cause of their envy.

India will peel away further.

Their envy cannot run the world

 

[nish_mate]

No rigged feeds by PCB today OP? Two Hawkeye's favouring Pakistan, one of them the King the other T20 Kaptaan?


Kitthe gaayi kaanspiracy hun

 

[Hitman]

No rigged feeds by PCB today OP? Two Hawkeye's favouring Pakistan, one of them the King the other T20 Kaptaan?


Kitthe gaayi kaanspiracy hun

You won't get any replies.

 

[nish_mate]

The silence speaks volumes......when shoes on the other foot

 

[Ryw]

View attachment ssstwitter.com_1765346570859.mp4

“And here we go again… but tell me more about ‘conspiracy theories’.”

Jasprit Bumrah’s 100th T20 wicket… on a NO BALL.
Clear as daylight. Front foot over the line.
No check. No freeze-frame. No dramatic slow-mo. Just vibes.

This is exactly what this thread was about from DAY ONE.
Not that India can’t win matches but that key moments are manufactured, protected, or quietly brushed under the carpet by broadcasters and officials who don’t want to rock the boat.

Funny how marginal edges get zoomed in 300x when it suits the narrative, but front-foot no-balls suddenly become optional when a milestone is at stake.
Technology doesn’t fail selective use of technology does.

And before the usual choir starts singing:

“India doesn’t need favours.”



Great. Then why are milestones, tight moments, and momentum-shifting calls always wrapped in controversy?

This is why people are talking about neutral broadcast.
Because when broadcasters decide what you see and what you don’t, they’re not just showing the game they’re shaping the story.

You laughed at this thread.
You mocked it.
You called it paranoia.

Yet here we are again.

Fair cricket isn’t anti-India.
Blind denial isn’t nationalism it’s insecurity.

FAIR CRICKET FOR EVERYONE. Neutral broadcast. Full transparency. Or stop pretending this is sport.

 

[Mobashir]

Wait for some posters from à certain country to come and tell us it is not a no ball

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

[BouncerGuy]

@Devadwal Why are you quiet on this cheating???

was it not a no ball??

 

[Ryw]

Wait for some posters from à certain country to come and tell us it is not a no ball

@Devadwal Why are you quiet on this cheating???

was it not a no ball??

Nah, they’re busy reminding everyone about the $3-billion TV deal right now.
It’s less cricket governance, more ‘nice sport you have there… shame if something happened to it.’

This is how it works:
When you control the money, you don’t need to argue facts.
You don’t need angles.
You don’t need proof.
You just need silence and suddenly a no-ball becomes “inconclusive.”

That front foot was over. Clear as day.
But sure, let’s pretend physics takes national instructions now.

This isn’t about one wicket or one match it’s about who blinks first.
Broadcasters blink.
Officials blink.
Administrators blink.

Because everyone knows where the cash comes from and nobody wants consequences.

So no, don’t “wait for them to explain it.”
They don’t explain.
They dictate.

And we’re told to call that “the health of the game.”

FAIR CRICKET FOR EVERYONE or stop selling this as sport and call it what it is: a business with a bat and ball.

 

[sweep_shot]

View attachment 159954

It was a no-ball clearly.

 

[nish_mate]

No demand for Fair Cricket or a long passionate rant on "health of cricket" today?

Is the usual Rona dhona hai Mera kirkut gang staying zipped coz its the Ashes and they can't stick it on India ...

Hypocrites....

 

[Devadwal]

No demand for Fair Cricket or a long passionate rant on "health of cricket" today?

Is the usual Rona dhona hai Mera kirkut gang staying zipped coz its the Ashes and they can't stick it on India ...

Hypocrites....

They only cry about BCCI , Australia or ECB ki bat ate hi muh pe lock lag jata hai.

 

[nish_mate]

They only cry about BCCI , Australia or ECB ki bat ate hi muh pe lock lag jata hai.

Uncle Tom or colonial slave mentality, that is the verdict.

Break the shackles dear "kirkut in danger" tribewallahs...don't be a ghulaam and take some pot shots at your ex masters and their convicts ....

 

[DeadlyVenom]

No demand for Fair Cricket or a long passionate rant on "health of cricket" today?

Is the usual Rona dhona hai Mera kirkut gang staying zipped coz its the Ashes and they can't stick it on India ...

Hypocrites....

I think it would be hypocricy if people felt this was delibarately unfair from Aussie broadcasters rather than human error, and kept silent about it.

Do you think Aussies pulled a fast one?

 

[nish_mate]

I think it would be hypocricy if people felt this was delibarately unfair from Aussie broadcasters rather than human error, and kept silent about it.

Do you think Aussies pulled a fast one?

Aussies don’t need to pull a fast one at home against England — why cheat when the opposition is already rubbish?

From memory, the host broadcaster is Fox Cricket — and unless I’ve missed something, they’re hardly Switzerland.

So why the sudden silence and zero brouhaha over today’s little blooper by the host broadcaster?

Why is “neutrality” demanded only when it suits the narrative?

The only thing that’s crystal clear is that some posters are still mentally shackled — clinging to a colonial hangover they just can’t seem to shake.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Aussies don’t need to pull a fast one at home against England — why cheat when the opposition is already rubbish?

From memory, the host broadcaster is Fox Cricket — and unless I’ve missed something, they’re hardly Switzerland.

So why the sudden silence and zero brouhaha over today’s little blooper by the host broadcaster?

Why is “neutrality” demanded only when it suits the narrative?

The only thing that’s crystal clear is that some posters are still mentally shackled — clinging to a colonial hangover they just can’t seem to shake.

Did you watch the India vs South Africa series?

 

[nish_mate]

Eis Snicko ke thappad ki goonj . ..

Another day down under non Indian broadcaster involved another controversy and OP and his chums in hiding ....
.Hun kithe gaayee neutral di demand ..

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Funny how the Kaanspiracy sultans are silent on the Ashes brouhaha...with the whole 24/7 BCCICC in context

i actually might start a thread on the most outlandish Kaanspiracies that are mentioned here , the whole 9 yards of baaal mein chip, Taas mein chip, pitch mein chip, used vaseline, Baees pandat bithayei, stayed in one hotel, one room- had breakfast at the same table, cut hair at the same saloon and the evergreen IPL contracts...

 

[nish_mate]

Camera dont matter. World can see who is making right decision and who is being biased... Chill

Bouncer veerjee ne vi Ozzie yorker sorry Snicko te mamlaat vich chup rehna hi munasib samjheya...
Ei Snicko Snicko—awaaz zyada, faisla ghatt denda paaya down under....

 

[Ryw]

Let’s clear this once and for all, because the deliberate misreading is getting tiring.

When a Snicko error happens in the Ashes, people rightly call it a technical or human error and guess what?

That’s exactly my point.
Errors can happen anywhere. No one claimed Fox Cricket, Sky, or Channel 7 are saints or “Switzerland”.

The difference which some here are conveniently pretending not to understand is POWER, SCALE, and PATTERN.

Australia or England do not control:

• ICC revenue streams
• Global broadcast rights leverage
• Tournament scheduling
• Prime-time global windows
• The ecosystem officials depend on for future contracts

That’s not “colonial hangover” that’s basic governance reality.

What I NEVER said

• That only India makes mistakes
• That every wrong decision is cheating
• That Ashes errors = conspiracy

What I DID say (from day one)

• When one board dominates money, broadcast, scheduling, and influence, neutrality becomes impossible • Broadcast bias + dependent officials = structural conflict of interest • Fair cricket needs neutral production, not nationalist TV trucks


Calling this “rona dhona”, “ghulaami”, or “kaanspiracy” is just noise to avoid the real issue.
Funny how asking for neutral oversight suddenly triggers personal abuse, mockery, and deflection.

If neutrality only sounds “important” when it hurts India then maybe the insecurity isn’t on my side.

And one last thing:

If this was all nonsense, you wouldn’t need: • Whataboutism
• Abuse in Hindi/Urdu slang
• Colonial jibes
• Or 20 posts avoiding the actual question

You’d simply say:

> “Yes, neutral broadcast is a reasonable governance reform.”


But you can’t.
Because deep down, you know this system works beautifully for one side.

Fair cricket for everyone.
Neutral broadcast.
Independent oversight.
No exceptions.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Let’s clear this once and for all, because the deliberate misreading is getting tiring.

When a Snicko error happens in the Ashes, people rightly call it a technical or human error and guess what?

That’s exactly my point.
Errors can happen anywhere. No one claimed Fox Cricket, Sky, or Channel 7 are saints or “Switzerland”.

The difference which some here are conveniently pretending not to understand is POWER, SCALE, and PATTERN.

Australia or England do not control: • ICC revenue streams
• Global broadcast rights leverage
• Tournament scheduling
• Prime-time global windows
• The ecosystem officials depend on for future contracts

That’s not “colonial hangover” that’s basic governance reality.

What I NEVER said

• That only India makes mistakes
• That every wrong decision is cheating
• That Ashes errors = conspiracy

What I DID say (from day one)

• When one board dominates money, broadcast, scheduling, and influence, neutrality becomes impossible • Broadcast bias + dependent officials = structural conflict of interest • Fair cricket needs neutral production, not nationalist TV trucks


Calling this “rona dhona”, “ghulaami”, or “kaanspiracy” is just noise to avoid the real issue.
Funny how asking for neutral oversight suddenly triggers personal abuse, mockery, and deflection.

If neutrality only sounds “important” when it hurts India then maybe the insecurity isn’t on my side.

And one last thing:

If this was all nonsense, you wouldn’t need: • Whataboutism
• Abuse in Hindi/Urdu slang
• Colonial jibes
• Or 20 posts avoiding the actual question

You’d simply say:

> “Yes, neutral broadcast is a reasonable governance reform.”


But you can’t.
Because deep down, you know this system works beautifully for one side.

Fair cricket for everyone.
Neutral broadcast.
Independent oversight.
No exceptions.

There is no "real issue". Everything is in your littled head. These mistakes happened in many series that did not involve India. Fans rightly mocked you for your imaginary accusation. You bumped this thread right after one mistake. Now you are all getting defensive when multiple incidents were pointed from different series. It is not what aboutery. They just expose your hypocritical vision. No amount of word salad can cover that.

 

[nish_mate]

Dear OP, this isn’t whataboutery — it’s simply the inevitable response when one adopts a sanctimonious tone and then implies India can only win by “rigging the system.”
The extended lengthy essays that followed havent clarified matters; it has merely underlined how flimsy and ridiculous and under cookedthe original point was.

Perhaps best to take it on the chin and move on ;
hun bas, thand rakh ke baitho… gall je samajh aa gayi ae.