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ICC delegates went to reason with them after PCB asked for a dialogue. No one has gone to beg anyone...LOL.
ICC pretty much done the same with Bangladesh, conducted multiple round of interviews and discussions to reason with them. So its not exclusive to Pak either.
However, unlike BD, Pak seems to be doing a spectacular U-turn.
Basically, PCB thought using big terms like Force Majeure etc will scare ICC. When they were told about the clauses of force majeure and what penalties PCB could face, they agreed for a dialogue immediately.
Nevertheless, if North Korean awaam of Pakistan now wants to believe ICC is begging them to play, that wont surprise us either though. Dil Behlane ke liye janaab....
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You can’t look authoritarian. Even Bangladesh was given a lot of options before the final decision. Even when you have power you have to look like you gave all options. If BCCI/ICC makes a quick decision people will again call it unfair/hitler/
Dictator etc etc.
If PCB was desperate for falls then why didn’t ICC insist talks can only take place at ICC HQ?.Why did ICC involve UAE cricket board?.UAE has nothing to do with the issue.Anyway PCB has referred to decision to Pakistan PM.I hope he will not back down otherwise he will lose what little credibility he has.ICC delegates went to reason with them after PCB asked for a dialogue. No one has gone to beg anyone...LOL.
ICC pretty much done the same with Bangladesh, conducted multiple round of interviews and discussions to reason with them. So its not exclusive to Pak either.
However, unlike BD, Pak seems to be doing a spectacular U-turn.
Basically, PCB thought using big terms like Force Majeure etc will scare ICC. When they were told about the clauses of force majeure and what penalties PCB could face, they agreed for a dialogue immediately.
Nevertheless, if North Korean awaam of Pakistan now wants to believe ICC is begging them to play, that wont surprise us either though. Dil Behlane ke liye janaab....
ICC delegates also went to Bangladesh to reason with them. I am not sure why they didn't conduct the meetings at ICC HQ but all I am saying is ICC meeting with PCB representative is part of the process which they would have followed for any team. If you are so desperate and want to take positive out of it, good for you. However, pls dont stop us from having a hearty laugh at this u turn.
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What can Pakistan achieve from ICC realistically?
ICC has no jurisdiction over bilaterals so I don’t know how icc can give Pakistan any assurance on that…
ICC can probably be asked to ensure test series between Pakistan & India on neutral venue as part of WTC which in theory is an ICC event and India on their stance shouldn’t deny test series on a neutral venue.
ICC can be asked not to sanction Bangladesh for wt20 withdrawal
Pakistan can ask ICC to ensure proper sportsmanship decorum during toss and after the match. Any handshake type fiasco, jet up and down celebration should lead to ban of particular player
ICC has no jurisdiction over bilaterals so I don’t know how icc can give Pakistan any assurance on that…
ICC can probably be asked to ensure test series between Pakistan & India on neutral venue as part of WTC which in theory is an ICC event and India on their stance shouldn’t deny test series on a neutral venue.
ICC can be asked not to sanction Bangladesh for wt20 withdrawal
Pakistan can ask ICC to ensure proper sportsmanship decorum during toss and after the match. Any handshake type fiasco, jet up and down celebration should lead to ban of particular player
Bilateral resumption will be seen as a huge blow to indian internal politics, so that cant happen.
At best I like the idea of a neutral india pakistan test series with Bangladesh as host for 1 test, 2 in UAE , or just 2 test series easier to squeeze in schedule. Revenue split to both counties evenly and bang get local gate revenue. Maybe a side practice game 3 day game against Bangladesh PM XI or something also.
Firmer stance on no mixing of politics and sport, must do handshakes, take trophy from anyone.
Indians - it’s not a good look to go and beg, but now that you’ve sent your delegation (we know ICC = India so don’t give me any technicalities), glad Naqvi has heard you out. Now sit back down and wait for a decision.
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They are so shameless. Never seen such shamelessness from any other group.
On one hand, they don't want to shake hands and disrespect. On the other hand, they are begging for a match.
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September 2025 - we don't want to play Pakistan because they attacked India
January 2025 - Jay Shah will kick Pakistan out of world cup like they did with Bangladesh
February 2025 - Jay Shah will sanction Pakistan if they don't play the India and Pakistan cricket will be finished etc..
Today - Jay Shah talking with PCB and making them play with India don't mean they are begging Pakistan to play with India
Jesus Christ. Literally begging Pakistan. Well done Pakistan government. You’ve made 200million Bangladeshis happy too. Whatever happens from here. We all know who the real beggar is.
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Bilateral resumption is indian propaganda nothing of that sort has been requested by PCB or Pakistan
People here need to boycott indians news and stop reading it and falling for indian BS
People here need to boycott indians news and stop reading it and falling for indian BS
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There is a difference. Bangladesh was kicked out with zero options or negotiations. However, with Pakistan they are in "talks." The real winner here is PCB. They saw an opportunity with this Bangladesh/Fizz saga, and played this out perfectly. Overall, in hindsight, it was a really dumb move from your board kick out Fizz. Now, they are stuck with bending to whatever PCB wants.
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World test championship fixtures/series (neutral venue) demand from icc would be fair and PCB should do it if they care about Pakistan cricket
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what are they going to win you think?
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I thought PCB boycotted this game because of India being allegedly responsible for terror attacks? Why would the negotiation be about playing India in a bilateral series?
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None of these demands should be met. If PCB staged these entire drama to get something out of ICC, they are even a bigger joke than I thought.
1. BD is not playing, so cant get any prize money. At max, ICC might not put any further sanctions on them if they dont drag this issue in international court. That is the max ICC can do.
2. Pak already gets 4th highest revenue from ICC after big 3 boards. So no question of increasing their share. The only reason they get 4th highest share is because of their game with India. If they want to boycott it, Pak and BD is at the same level and must get similar share from ICC. Also its ironic, a board that wants to boycott their game against India is demanding bilateral series with them.
3. Indian playing shaking hands or not cannot be the criteria and concern of PCB.
Dude why do you even want to play if there is no handshake?
Do you even listen to how insane you sound?
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lol did Pakistan govt say that to you in your ear?I thought PCB boycotted this game because of India being allegedly responsible for terror attacks? Why would the negotiation be about playing India in a bilateral series?
officially Pakistan boycotted mainly to challenge Indian hegemony in ICC along with politicisation of sport by BCCI
Playing with India outside ICC events cannot be decided by ICC. BCCI will simply reject any such request.
I have to remind posters multiple times, PCB is in no position to either arm twist or force ICC/BCCI to do anything. That is beyond their remit.
Pakistan will play India as scheduled on 15th. However, ICC and BCCI will give them the decency to plan some chooran to save face infront of the awaam. Like some posters here already celebrating as India begging to play. These kind of choorans, though amusing but if it is giving satisfaction to Pak awaam, dont think BCCICC will have any objection. They will probably chuckle and move on
Pak will play on 15th and none of their unreasonable demands will be accepted - this bit is non-negotiable.
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I personally think Pakistan should just boycott this game and end it.
They should be clear that this group stage is a boycott to protest against Indian team "no handshakes" and treatment meted out to Bangladesh in this World Cup.
They should be clear that the boycott is for this game only and if India Pakistan were to meet in semi final or finals of the World Cup, they won't boycott as this was a "symbolic gesture" and a "way of protest".
They should not budge from this position.
However, seeing how ICC is trying every way possible for the game to go ahead, at some point I see PCB caving in to the external pressure.
They say, every man has his price.
It just remains to be seen at what price PCB cave in.
I would be delightfully surprised if they don't.
But I don't have much hope.
This is the only comment I have on the past 2 weeks of weird flex going on between Pakistan and Indian posters.
I know lots of childish Pakistani and Bangladesh posters who are in their 40s but behave like teenagers and some of the Indian posters who are definitely teenagers and behave so would want me to publicly denounce India and criticize everything that comes out of India, but I am too old for this weird jingoism.
They should be clear that this group stage is a boycott to protest against Indian team "no handshakes" and treatment meted out to Bangladesh in this World Cup.
They should be clear that the boycott is for this game only and if India Pakistan were to meet in semi final or finals of the World Cup, they won't boycott as this was a "symbolic gesture" and a "way of protest".
They should not budge from this position.
However, seeing how ICC is trying every way possible for the game to go ahead, at some point I see PCB caving in to the external pressure.
They say, every man has his price.
It just remains to be seen at what price PCB cave in.
I would be delightfully surprised if they don't.
But I don't have much hope.
This is the only comment I have on the past 2 weeks of weird flex going on between Pakistan and Indian posters.
I know lots of childish Pakistani and Bangladesh posters who are in their 40s but behave like teenagers and some of the Indian posters who are definitely teenagers and behave so would want me to publicly denounce India and criticize everything that comes out of India, but I am too old for this weird jingoism.
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it’s a fair demand to ask icc to ensure WTC fixtures between participating teams. It’s an icc event with a dedicated final.
You are making it sound like India is desperate to play. Trust me, we clearly aren't. That is why BCCI has not even made any statement yet. This is an ICC tournament, ICC had made the fixture for which PCB signed MPA. So honouring the commitments of it is their prerogative. Since the concerned match is India vs Pakistan and India is also a participant in it, their fans have all the right to follow the news and find out if the match is on or not. This doesn't mean we are desperate. If anything, if the match don't happen, we get free 2 points and our dushman mulk faces sanction. Ideally that is a dream scenario for us.
One thing for sure though, if the match happens - we will still not shake hands. That bit is non negotiable too.
Why I are Pakistanis so desperate to play with India.Cut all sporting ties with India.It will not be the end of the world.The majority of countries don’t play cricket and they are fine.
If ICC is willing to talk, then there is always something to gain from negotiation for both parties. We the public might not know for now but talk = some compromise needs to be taken into account. PCB might not get everything they wanted, but surely will get something out of it. And for ICC, obviously they get this match as planned. Unlike how some posters are pointing out PCB will gain nothing out of it, it would be silly to think that ICC won't give something up for their marquee match.
ICC has no jurisdiction to sue governments.The decision to boycott the match with India was made by Pakistan government not PCB.ICC is welcome to try sanctions.
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Even if PCB gain something out of it, it will be seen as blackmail, holding a tournament hostage at a sensitive time. I don’t know what your sensibilities are but mine say that it is not a long term sustainable model or only counterproductive. Anyways what do I know. Let’s just see what happens.
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Your first part is absolutely true: ICC can do nothing to Pakistan government.
However ICC can do a lot to PCB if they are rubbed the wrong way.
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Exactly.
These bhakts act like cricket has some sort of leverage. It really doesn't. It is a small Indian niche sport.
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Personally the only reason I advocate for indo-Pak crickyis that I want to see Pakistan cricket thriving.
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It was a card Pakistan Cricket always had and they played it to negotiate terms. I'd say that was very smart. Of course India or Indians won't like it because they had to come to ground to have talks with Pakistan.
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These are the exact words a certain YouTuber made in his video recently. I wonder if you follow him
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That won't happen until relations between both countries state improves. It's off the table for foreseeable future in my view
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Who? This is based on my thoughts but I do think anyone should be able to frame theseThese are the exact words a certain YouTuber made in his video recently. I wonder if you follow him
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Lets talk about facts. There has been a lot of propaganda and clickbait media going on for the last couple of weeks.
- India refused to visit Pakistan for CT25 citing security concerns.
- PCB and BCCI agreed and signed on hybrid model for ICC Events happening in their countries.
- KKR is forced to drop Mustafiz ur Rehman on the backdrop of communal and political violence in India and Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh refused to visit India for WT20 2026 citing security concerns. They asked ICC to shift their matches in a different country (possibly Sri Lanka).
- Indian Cricket team is being directed in recent times not to keep up with the ethics or spirit of the game against Pakistan. They most notably do this by refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players on field.
- India v Pakistan game in ICC events generates over $250 million plus revenue.
- India and Pakistan do not play in WTC.
- ICC and BCCI wants Pakistan to play their game on 15th against India.
- PCB and Pakistan PM have cited or implied, Bangladesh's double standards treatment, India's lack of sportsmanship on field and involvement of politics in Cricket.
- But we don't know the exact reason for boycott. It was never sent in a letter to ICC (or if it was, then the public doesn't know).
To try to deduce from these facts what PCB wants is this;
For ICC and BCCI to repair some damage that was done to Bangladesh Cricket in recent times. Most notable being their expulsion from the WT20 event.
For India to bring back their sportsmanship and agree to do handshakes on the field of sports.
For ICC to reassess, reassure and rebalance the dynamics of power and money for all members of ICC. In particular for Pakistan. Doing the redistribution, will as a consequence, reduce some of the core power that is held by BCCI and of course their political influence on ICC and in the game of Cricket.
- India refused to visit Pakistan for CT25 citing security concerns.
- PCB and BCCI agreed and signed on hybrid model for ICC Events happening in their countries.
- KKR is forced to drop Mustafiz ur Rehman on the backdrop of communal and political violence in India and Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh refused to visit India for WT20 2026 citing security concerns. They asked ICC to shift their matches in a different country (possibly Sri Lanka).
- Indian Cricket team is being directed in recent times not to keep up with the ethics or spirit of the game against Pakistan. They most notably do this by refusing to shake hands with Pakistani players on field.
- India v Pakistan game in ICC events generates over $250 million plus revenue.
- India and Pakistan do not play in WTC.
- ICC and BCCI wants Pakistan to play their game on 15th against India.
- PCB and Pakistan PM have cited or implied, Bangladesh's double standards treatment, India's lack of sportsmanship on field and involvement of politics in Cricket.
- But we don't know the exact reason for boycott. It was never sent in a letter to ICC (or if it was, then the public doesn't know).
To try to deduce from these facts what PCB wants is this;
For ICC and BCCI to repair some damage that was done to Bangladesh Cricket in recent times. Most notable being their expulsion from the WT20 event.
For India to bring back their sportsmanship and agree to do handshakes on the field of sports.
For ICC to reassess, reassure and rebalance the dynamics of power and money for all members of ICC. In particular for Pakistan. Doing the redistribution, will as a consequence, reduce some of the core power that is held by BCCI and of course their political influence on ICC and in the game of Cricket.
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The wheels seem to be in motion to get this game back on. It is amusing to see the effect this whole incident it has had so far though.
Either way its pressure on the cricket team. If the game is back on they have the pressure of beating India. If the game isn't back on they have the pressure of not having any room for error against the minnows.
Either way its pressure on the cricket team. If the game is back on they have the pressure of beating India. If the game isn't back on they have the pressure of not having any room for error against the minnows.
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You summarized the whole situation beautifully.
As we can see, this entire saga was started by India.
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If we end up playing, we are more likely going to lose to india, thats a given. So doesnt matter if we play them or not, we still need to beat all associates to come out as the 2nd team from this group
One thing we the fans and rest of the world get out of this would be no more automatic India and Pakistan in the same group. Even in the future, one of them might use the opportunity to pull this antic again
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By not playing, Pakistan can give BCCICC a $300+ millions loss. It can shake up BCCICC and Pakistan may get better deals in the future. This can be the "Art of the Deal".
Pakistan should still go to Super Eight even if they boycott.
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India must be wishing they never removed BD from the tournament.
It it was up to me I would not entertain anymore talks until Modi leaves office and there is a new government.
However if they do want to put things right then should agree on joint world cup hosting so BD and Pakistan can host matches too.
Restoration of series home and away. India has to play in Pakistan.
If not then there is no point in talking.
It it was up to me I would not entertain anymore talks until Modi leaves office and there is a new government.
However if they do want to put things right then should agree on joint world cup hosting so BD and Pakistan can host matches too.
Restoration of series home and away. India has to play in Pakistan.
If not then there is no point in talking.
Breakthrough expected within 24 hours in ICC-PCB-BCB talks on Pakistan-India T20 clash
ICC, BCB to reconnect tomorrow; PCB chairman to brief PM Shehbaz before final decision on India match
LAHORE: Negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded after more than five hours, sources told Geo.tv, with a breakthrough expected within the next 24 hours.PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja at Lahore’s Qaddafi Stadium to discuss Pakistan’s decision to skip its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. BCB President Aminul Islam was also present.
Sources said the ICC responded positively to Bangladesh’s demands, and a formula to address grievances with the BCB has been prepared. Both ICC and BCB exchanged proposals, while the PCB acted as the main coordinator during the discussions.
ICC's Khwaja has returned to the ICC headquarters to seek final approval for the proposals, and Aminul Islam has gone back to brief his government, sources added.
Once the formula is agreed upon, ICC and BCB officials will reconnect tomorrow afternoon to finalise the next steps.
Meanwhile, the PCB chairman is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within two days to seek government guidance on Pakistan’s stance regarding the India match.
The prime minister will make the final decision on the game, the sources said.
Earlier, Khwaja reached Lahore for talks with the PCB chief, after Pakistan announced it would boycott its match against India, scheduled for February 15.
Before that, the BCB president arrived in the country and later held a separate meeting with Naqvi.
The BCB president thanked Pakistan for backing Bangladesh in its dispute with the ICC regarding the tournament.
During the meeting, Naqvi and Islam also exchanged views on the ongoing crisis.
Any clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrative fixtures in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsorship and advertising revenue.
In commercial terms, the overall value of a single India-Pakistan T20 match is estimated at around $500 million, or approximately INR45,000 crore, when broadcast rights, advertising premiums, sponsorship activations, ticket sales and downstream commercial activity are taken into account.
According to a report, advertising slots during an India-Pakistan T20 match command between INR25 lakh and INR40 lakh for a 10-second spot, significantly higher than even knockout matches involving India against other top teams.
The most immediate financial impact would be felt by the official broadcast rights holder, as advertising revenue from the India-Pakistan match alone is estimated at around INR300 crore, the Indian publication cited industry projections as suggesting
Breakthrough expected within 24 hours in ICC-PCB-BCB talks on Pakistan-India T20 clash
ICC, PCB, and BCB talks in Lahore end after over five hours.PCB acted as main coordinator; proposals exchanged between ICC, BCBICC considers Bangladesh's demands; formula prepared to resolve disputes.LAHORE:...
www.geo.tv
All signs point towards some resolution in next 24-48 hours.
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this wt20 even before starting was a big slap on the face of BCCI.
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Can't wait for this saga to be over.
It was started by India and they are refusing to end the drama.
It was started by India and they are refusing to end the drama.
Employee: I won’t come tomorrow.
Boss: It’s a big client meeting, you will get sacked if you don’t come.
Employee: Ok
Employee tells his kids: My boss was begging me to come to office as there is a big client meeting. So I had pity & said yes.
kids: Wao
Boss: It’s a big client meeting, you will get sacked if you don’t come.
Employee: Ok
Employee tells his kids: My boss was begging me to come to office as there is a big client meeting. So I had pity & said yes.
kids: Wao
You forgot one in there.Employee: I won’t come tomorrow.
Boss: It’s a big client meeting, you will get sacked if you don’t come.
Employee: Ok
Employee tells his kids: My boss was begging me to come to office as there is a big client meeting. So I had pity & said yes.
kids: Wao
Boss: I came to your house, infront of your kids to tell you that the loss would be significant. Please reconsider. Please, please, please.
That must have taken an insane amount of cognitive dissonance to come up with that kind of framing.Employee: I won’t come tomorrow.
Boss: It’s a big client meeting, you will get sacked if you don’t come.
Employee: Ok
Employee tells his kids: My boss was begging me to come to office as there is a big client meeting. So I had pity & said yes.
kids: Wao
I think this is all pointless. Will ICC ultimately change its boot licking of BCCI? Unlikely. They might make some small incremental changes. Even if PCB/BCB comes up with some agreement that is legally binding, we know they wriggle out of them for BCCI by giving them way too much leniency, for e.g. force majeure is basically a given for BCCI while not so much for BD and to a lesser extent for Pakistan.Breakthrough expected within 24 hours in ICC-PCB-BCB talks on Pakistan-India T20 clash
ICC, BCB to reconnect tomorrow; PCB chairman to brief PM Shehbaz before final decision on India match
LAHORE: Negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded after more than five hours, sources told Geo.tv, with a breakthrough expected within the next 24 hours.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja at Lahore’s Qaddafi Stadium to discuss Pakistan’s decision to skip its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. BCB President Aminul Islam was also present.
Sources said the ICC responded positively to Bangladesh’s demands, and a formula to address grievances with the BCB has been prepared. Both ICC and BCB exchanged proposals, while the PCB acted as the main coordinator during the discussions.
ICC's Khwaja has returned to the ICC headquarters to seek final approval for the proposals, and Aminul Islam has gone back to brief his government, sources added.
Once the formula is agreed upon, ICC and BCB officials will reconnect tomorrow afternoon to finalise the next steps.
Meanwhile, the PCB chairman is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within two days to seek government guidance on Pakistan’s stance regarding the India match.
The prime minister will make the final decision on the game, the sources said.
Earlier, Khwaja reached Lahore for talks with the PCB chief, after Pakistan announced it would boycott its match against India, scheduled for February 15.
Before that, the BCB president arrived in the country and later held a separate meeting with Naqvi.
The BCB president thanked Pakistan for backing Bangladesh in its dispute with the ICC regarding the tournament.
During the meeting, Naqvi and Islam also exchanged views on the ongoing crisis.
Any clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrative fixtures in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsorship and advertising revenue.
In commercial terms, the overall value of a single India-Pakistan T20 match is estimated at around $500 million, or approximately INR45,000 crore, when broadcast rights, advertising premiums, sponsorship activations, ticket sales and downstream commercial activity are taken into account.
According to a report, advertising slots during an India-Pakistan T20 match command between INR25 lakh and INR40 lakh for a 10-second spot, significantly higher than even knockout matches involving India against other top teams.
The most immediate financial impact would be felt by the official broadcast rights holder, as advertising revenue from the India-Pakistan match alone is estimated at around INR300 crore, the Indian publication cited industry projections as suggesting
Breakthrough expected within 24 hours in ICC-PCB-BCB talks on Pakistan-India T20 clash
ICC, PCB, and BCB talks in Lahore end after over five hours.PCB acted as main coordinator; proposals exchanged between ICC, BCBICC considers Bangladesh's demands; formula prepared to resolve disputes.LAHORE:...
All signs point towards some resolution in next 24-48 hours.
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If I were in charge, I would have withdrawn Bangladesh from ICC until this discrimination stops. Why participate in this farce?
Absolutely ridiculous that this discrimination is happening so blatantly. This never happens in football.
This should show andhbakhts how far their board is from boycotting matches with Pakistan. All principles go out of the window for BCCI when it comes to $$$. Far from being OK with the boycott, they sent a delegation to try to get the match back on track.
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I love how unbothered i feel about this unlike the CT. I realize that Naqvi knows how to teach the indians a good lesson. Thread has reached 12 pages and indians are still crying, posting fake news from gutter journalists like Vikrant Gupta, and from their fake news factory media sources. Only to get smashed by an egg on their face seeing ICC running to Pakistan to beg PCB while PCB inviting BCB chairman and celebrating basant celebrations with him.
If getting mogged was an act, nothing describes it better than this.
Im loving it!
If getting mogged was an act, nothing describes it better than this.
Im loving it!
And PCB should withdraw from ICC as well. BCCI basically forced ICC to not give any ICC events to Pakistan till 2031, and will likely pull that sh*t again. How will this agreement help with that?
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I was trying to think of concessions that could potentially be given without either side having to lose face.
A bilateral series...even at a neutral venue is of course completely out of the question. The Modi government would never live it down.
For Bangladesh, I think the solution is easy
- Automatic qualification for the next World Cup. They were potentially in a tricky situation there
- Same neutral venue arrangement as India and Pakistan for ICC events going forward
- Some financial compensation for the loss of revenue from participation fees in this World Cup
For Pakistan, it's trickier be because of the political symbolism but
- Handshakes at this World Cup
- A commitment to increase share in the next cycle...this cycle would be too difficult given the amount of negotiation needed
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How did you know that?
All of this minus the handshake. Dont care about that. I think ultimately Pak aims to get bigger cut and likely will get it.
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According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, the PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi listed three demands in front of the ICC to end the boycott call. He demanded higher revenue share from the world body and also asked for resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India. Moreover, he also demanded that the Indian players shake hands with the Pakistan players in the T20 World Cup
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This is like asking how do I know Israel is driving US foreign policy in middle east or Iran. You just need common sense.
If it's only reported in Indian media, and it's about Pakistan, it's a lie. That rule has always been proven right. Post a non Indian source.
I would add more ICC tournaments going to Pakistan. But more importantly, no more letting India easily invoke force majeure but pretending to play dumb when other countries do it.
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Pakistan tells ICC to revive bilateral ties with India: Report
The standoff between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India is nearing its end, and we can have a final verdict anytime soon. On Sunday, the two-member ICC delegation, comprising ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and ICC Associate Members’ representative Mubashir Usmani, arrived in Pakistan to meet with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi regarding the decision not to play against India on February 15 in Colombo. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, the meeting saw the PCB set three conditions before the apex body to end the boycott call.
On February 1, two weeks before the start of the T20 World Cup, the Government of Pakistan announced that the men's team wouldn't take the field against India at the Premadasa Stadium. The decision was taken to show solidarity with Bangladesh, who were ousted from the tournament after refusing to travel to India.
The emergency meeting between the ICC delegation and PCB chief Naqvi was also attended by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam, who landed in Lahore via Karachi on Sunday morning. According to Telecom Asia Sport, Pakistan are likely to relent, but certain demands have been put to the ICC.
Apart from requesting a higher revenue share, Naqvi also asked the ICC to help resume bilateral ties between India and Pakistan. He also brought up the no-handshake gate from the Asia Cup, saying players should uphold the ethics of the game and observe customary greetings.
“During the meeting PCB chairman presented before ICC a few conditions including increase in Pakistan’s annual funding, India reviving bilateral series and their players shake hands in an India-Pakistan match,” the publication quoted a source as saying.
Not just the PCB, even Bangladesh chief Aminul Islam had something to ask from the ICC, and he demanded the hosting rights for one ICC event. “Bangladesh, too, has demanded monetary compensation from the ICC and one global event, maybe the next Under-19 World Cup in 2028,” the source further read.
The report further stated that the ICC officials assured both concerned parties that these demands would be presented to the ICC Board.
However, the final call on the India-Pakistan match would rest with the latter's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, as the decision not to play was announced by the Government of Pakistan.
Naqvi, also the Interior Minister of Pakistan, is expected to meet Sharif in the next 24-28 hours, and a final verdict on the ongoing issue is expected to be pronounced in the coming days.
Earlier, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had also written to the PCB, requesting reconsideration of the decision. The board also reminded Pakistan that they were always there to help, and that it's now their turn to reciprocate.
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Who is asking you to believe? Don't believe it. I posted it for my Indian friends.
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Pakistan will fold like a cheap suit and agree to play on Feb 15th, with only the handshakes demand met. They don't have the spine to boycott, mark my words.
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It's not common sense. It's a conspiracy theory cooked by you, something Pakistanis specialise in.
Ok, cool. And I am telling everyone not an andhbakht that anything reported only in Indian media about Pakistan is a lie.
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It's not easy though because almost all of the ICC members will have to agree to the new sharing mechanism.
We'll have to cut the shares of teams like Sri Lanka, New Zealand and West Indies since none of the big 3 will be willing to give up a penny.
Lmao. Andhbakhts brag about controlling ICC when convenient. And the walk away from that when convenient. Definitely a conspiracy theory -- one shouldn't believe what's being said openly and by ICC's actions.
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Here's the source. The news piece has been written by a Pakistani journalist.
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No more lollipops from the ICC, BCCI. There needs to be a signed legal agreement for all demands put forward by the PCB on the ICC letterhead on legal paper certified by lawyers from both sides, signatures from all ICC members including BCCI, PCB, ICC chairman, signatures, stamps from the Indian, Pakistani govt and $200 million minimum in a trust escrow account immediately encashable in PCB's favour upon any violation by the ICC, BCCI with full recourse to the CAS.
Once all of the above has been put forth, done and signed, then and only then should the PCB request the Pakistani government to change their position on forfeiting the Feb 15 T20 WC game with India otherwise the forfeit is fully on.
Once all of the above has been put forth, done and signed, then and only then should the PCB request the Pakistani government to change their position on forfeiting the Feb 15 T20 WC game with India otherwise the forfeit is fully on.
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We shouldn't budge anyways.
No matter what ICC promises.
India will just invade Pakistan at their opportune time before a bilateral, blame Pakistan for aggression and invoke a Force Majeure clause while everyone is looking open mouthed at the whole fiasco.
You can't be bitten twice by the same Indian government.
Thats insanity.
No matter what ICC promises.
India will just invade Pakistan at their opportune time before a bilateral, blame Pakistan for aggression and invoke a Force Majeure clause while everyone is looking open mouthed at the whole fiasco.
You can't be bitten twice by the same Indian government.
Thats insanity.
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Post of the week.
You have accurately summarized the problem.
Cricket cannot recover until ICC gets liberated from Indian grip.
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So we are back to the first position, after all this spectacle and so-called show of bravery. According to PCB, this is all good, but is the world so crazy?
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Does anyone believe the BCCI will agree to revive bilateral ties with Pakistan?
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India has never invaded first without provocation first but hey why not throw that lie over the thousands of lies by Pak fans on this thread.
There entire nation cannot only lie and live in fantasy and denial
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So you are throwing a childish temper tantrum and refusing to play and are blaming india?
And you also think a professional team following rules is somehow a bad thing?
Shows the mentality of the entire nation where someone being professional is bad and loser while throwing childish temper tantrums like a toddler is somehow a great thing. Also shows the path both countries are on and why one is a failed nation with immature citizens.
And you accuse others of being in denial when all you have done is like a child refuse to play, and you had got nothing in return
And we are in denial. Sure buddy.
