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No way Pakistan can be banned from World Cup: BCCI Official

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said that there is no way of seeking a ban on Pakistan from the Cricket World Cup, which begins in the UK in May 2019. The BCCI and the Committee of Administrators (CoA) have not prepared any note seeking a ban on Pakistan at the upcoming World Cup and even if such a move is made, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is bound to reject it. The talk of India boycotting their World Cup match with Pakistan and about a ban on Pakistan cropped up after the terrorist attack in Pulwama that claimed the lives of over 40 CRPF personnel.

The attack has escalated diplomatic tension between India and Pakistan, the reverberations of which are also being felt in the sporting arena.

Already, Pakistani shooters couldn't make the World Cup in Delhi, starting on Saturday, after not getting visas. There is a demand for India to boycott its June 16 World Cup clash against the neighbours and the matter is likely to come up on the sidelines of the ICC meetings between February 27 to March 2 in Dubai.

"There is absolutely no constitutional or contractual way this could happen. The ICC constitution allows members the right to participate in ICC events as long as they've qualified," a BCCI official told PTI.

Amid the spiralling speculation, the CoA, comprising Chairman Vinod Rai and former women's captain Diana Edulji, will be meeting in Delhi on Friday to discuss the issue of multiple bodies claiming representation of Uttarakhand. But the Pakistan conundrum is likely to cast a shadow on what was to be a routine meet.

"We will discuss all possible options tomorrow and do what is best for the country," Edulji told PTI.

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

"In case India writes to ICC for Pakistan''s removal, then we have to build consensus first to move a resolution at it''s Annual Board Meeting in April. We no longer enjoy majority in the ICC board right now. If this goes for floor Test we are certain to lose," he said.

"Not only that, serious doubts will emerge on our chances to host 2021 Champions Trophy and 2023 World Cup," he added.

The call to boycott Pakistan has been made by some prominent voices such as senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and former captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Sourav Ganguly.

Among the current players, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Mohammed Shami have called for decisive action to deal with terror strikes carried out by Pakistan-based terror groups.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-...d-cup-bcci-official-on-pulwama-terror-1997049
 
Problem for some indians is that they always talk nonsense in these kind of situation to prove their patriotism.

There is no way they can boycott Pakistan in any situation.

On the other hand Pakistanis remain calm and they don't need to prove their patriotism. So, we we don't give these kind of statements.
 
Problem for some indians is that they always talk nonsense in these kind of situation to prove their patriotism.

There is no way they can boycott Pakistan in any situation.

On the other hand Pakistanis remain calm and they don't need to prove their patriotism. So, we we don't give these kind of statements.

India can boycott. Thats not the issue.


Issue is whether India can ask ICC to boycott Pakistan.


Anyways these are all masala news.
 
Loss loss situation for India.

Don't play us and loose points and look foolish on the 16th June when all these talks would have long disappeared.

Play us and look even more foolish for talking so big and doing nothing.

It’s why it’s better to think before talking. But that’s a gift some people don’t have.
 
India can boycott. Thats not the issue.


Issue is whether India can ask ICC to boycott Pakistan.


Anyways these are all masala news.

All masala news is the one correct thing you wrote. Everything coming from indian news is masala, regarding cricket or other things.

That’s a good start for you.
 
All masala news is the one correct thing you wrote. Everything coming from indian news is masala, regarding cricket or other things.

That’s a good start for you.

first ''india tv'' was declared masala news now ND tv.:uakmal.Is there single indian channel with reliable news
 
Finally some semblance of intelligence.

The stupidity and naivety of the indian populace is just mind blowing. No one seeing this whole issue for what it is: a ploy to hype anti Pakistan sentiments in order to win votes.

Honestly are you indians that stupid? How do you fall for this masala again and again?
 
it is 2011 all over again.Similar situation was created back then by india .all are empty thread they cannot afford to upset indian broadcaster who have invested dozen of money for india/pak match in worldcup.
 
It's the idiotic CoA headed by Vinod Rai that asked the BCCI to try and persuade the ICC to ban Pakistan from the World Cup. BCCI does not consist of a bunch of morons to suggest something as ridiculous as that.
 
It's intentional: The BCCI wants to just float the conversation of Pakistan being banned for public consumption.

Come June Pakistan will be there no problem.
 
It's intentional: The BCCI wants to just float the conversation of Pakistan being banned for public consumption.

Come June Pakistan will be there no problem.

As i said, any boycott of WC is stupidity.

Rather do something that hits PCB, ban anyone from PSL from IPL. Though even thats not very wise.
 
It's intentional: The BCCI wants to just float the conversation of Pakistan being banned for public consumption.

Come June Pakistan will be there no problem.

Pretty much. This way the right wing are happy BCCI is doing their patriotic duty while BCCI knows nothings going to happen.
 
It's intentional: The BCCI wants to just float the conversation of Pakistan being banned for public consumption.

Come June Pakistan will be there no problem.

Agree with this. This is most likely to appease the Indian public right now.
 
As i said, any boycott of WC is stupidity.

Rather do something that hits PCB, ban anyone from PSL from IPL. Though even thats not very wise.

and show the world how extremist mindset India has that has creeped into big offices like BCCI?
 
Won't the BCCI lose a lot of credibility if they end up doing nothing after all this? A bad PR move, this, when the least they are expected to do now is forfeit their game against Pakistan and prepare a case for why they should not be docked two points for doing so.

Pakistan, on the other hand, might end up being the only team with two points in its account before they even get on the plane. Beat the minnows, Sri Lanka and West Indies and one of the semi-final spots should be in the bag.
 
and show the world how extremist mindset India has that has creeped into big offices like BCCI?

In case they haven't noticed, the PSL is already going on and I don't see any of these players breaking their contracts and risking getting sued by the PCB. Unless the BCCI wants to foot the bill, of course.
 
don't think India will actually send that letter. There is no way they can save face if they do. And I don't think BCCI actually want to ban Pakistan - their is a ton of monetary incentive for them to play Pakistan, plus India is the far superior team.

The cricnfo article clearly says banning / restricting a full member nation will have significant legal and financial implications. PCB should be able to sue the ICC... Also, I don't know if other bigger boards (ECB, ACB, SACB...) are likely to go along
 
Stupidity reigns free. To even think about typing up a draft letter to ban Pakistan from playing the tournament shows how politics of Modi and his administration has come to the fore in sports too.
 
Lol it was never an option.

I hope Pakistan have one of those 'flukes' again on 16th June. Will enrage India to an extreme probably never seen before.
 
Lol it was never an option.

I hope Pakistan have one of those 'flukes' again on 16th June. Will enrage India to an extreme probably never seen before.

These are all empty threats. Nothing will happen. Now we have to make sure that we don't lose against Pakistan in the world cup otherwise it will be very embarrassing for some of our joshilay fans. :inti
 
I’m always baffled by how Indians see cricket as such a viable threat. Like that’s their response in anger? How impotent!
 
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