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Refuse matches against India in ICC Tournaments at neutral venues and boycott ICC events in India - Does Pakistan have the courage to draw this line?

Does Pakistan have the courage to draw this line and stand up for its cricketing rights?

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The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has hit another roadblock. Reports suggest India has opted out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, citing security concerns. This decision undermines the spirit and essence of the gentlemen's game, highlighting India's willingness to prioritize politics over sports.

India's move reeks of unnecessary muscle-flexing, leveraging its economic power to dictate terms. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems helpless, and the frustration is palpable on the faces of its management and players. Recall the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where Pakistani players eagerly traveled to India. In hindsight, perhaps they should have taken a stronger stance.

With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, PCB must transition from words to action. Pakistan should boycott the tournament in India and refuse to play India in ICC tournaments, including the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This stance would protect Pakistan's interests and dignity while challenging India's dominance in ICC decision-making.

PCB's assertiveness would also foster unity among Pakistani players and fans. Tactically, PCB could seek ICC intervention, citing India's violation of the Members' Participation Agreement. Exploring alternative venues for ICC events, potentially partnering with neutral hosts, is another viable option. Strengthening ties with other cricketing nations to counterbalance India's influence would further bolster Pakistan's position.

Ultimately, Pakistan must draw a line, sending a clear message: its cricketing interests will no longer be compromised. The time for words is over; decisive action is necessary. By taking a firm stance, PCB can reclaim its rightful place in international cricket and ensure the spirit of the game is preserved.

Does Pakistan have the courage to draw this line and stand up for its cricketing rights?

Or will they continue to succumb to India's dominance?

Only time will tell.
 
Rana said:
The blame lies on the ICC

Not PCB or BCCI
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The ICC is an event organiser and money generator for the big three.
It has no other role (despite what the its articles of governance declare).
Meaningful decisions are made by the BCCI (and lesser extent, in conjunction with the ECB and ACB).

The ball is now in the PCB’s court - there can be no realistic expectation, based on past precedents, that the ICC will do anything worthwhile.
 
RidiculousMan said:
Yep. By opting not to play against India in ICC tournaments they will essentially be burning money for India as well.

It's like bombing the whole building. That's the power PCB have.
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They ( PCB ) had already use this fake dramas when they did Stopped Pakistan players to Play in IPL and were thinking that IPL will be not successful without Pakistani players but rest is history.
 
I think the ICC were a bit too ambitious announcing an FTP schedule for ICC events with Pakistan only as a host. They intended to do well, but they didn’t anticipate well as it is now proven.

The best way forward would have been to give Pakistan joint hosting rights with another country for one of its bigger events like the T20 World Cup, maybe UAE or Sri Lanka, and also ensured that the knockout games would not be held in Pakistan but the other country.

This is where the greed of ICC is basically exposed. They cannot take this route because it risks not having the big payday of India v Pakistan, as one of the two teams may not advance to the next stage or the format of the tournament could mean they don’t play each other at any point.

There is no real way going forward, either keep going in the current manner and just play India the way they like. Or just scrap it all together.
 
Devadwal said:
They ( PCB ) had already use this fake dramas when they did Stopped Pakistan players to Play in IPL and were thinking that IPL will be not successful without Pakistani players but rest is history.
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Exactly. You proved my point. In world Cricket you initially may think that you need people of a certain country to make a tournament successful but you don't really. Everything grows out, adapts and succeeded on their own.

About time PCB send a message and break the dynamics of World Cricket.
 
RidiculousMan said:
Exactly. You proved my point. In world Cricket you initially may think that you need people of a certain country to make a tournament successful but you don't really. Everything grows out, adapts and succeeded on their own.

About time PCB send a message and break the dynamics of World Cricket.
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Broadcasters won't pay for a tournament without India .

Pakistan gets $ 34.5 million per year from ICC. At a time when PSL is in decline and your home series rights add being sold for throwaway prices , it's hard to say a board like PCB can adapt.
 
Self respect matters but at what cost.

India owns cricket and ICC. No fault of India there.
If PCB was competant then we could have been the 2nd largest revenue generating country and been more in control of things. Sadly we have an incompetant and inefficient cricket board which has led to a mediocre cricket team that neutrals wouldn't pay to watch.

We can blame India all we want but they deserve to be a cricket superpower due to their efficient usage of resources.
Remember Pakistan and India were on par in the early 2000s. Now the difference is staggering between BCCI and PCB and it obviously goes way beyond cricket.
 
Best solution is to not travel to India for ICC events but still play them if the venue is neutral. Refusing to play India would be over the top, even India was planning on doing this but eventually decided not to.

Like for a like makes sense. They won't travel to Pakistan, we won't travel to India.
 
India opting out of a tour to Pakistan was always on the cards, so no surprises there. The real twist is that Pakistan keeps coming over, putting their faith in India’s security. Either they have nerves of steel, or they keep getting charmed by the BCCI’s promises, only to end up caught in the same old trap. :inti
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
India opting out of a tour to Pakistan was always on the cards, so no surprises there. The real twist is that Pakistan keeps coming over, putting their faith in India’s security. Either they have nerves of steel, or they keep getting charmed by the BCCI’s promises, only to end up caught in the same old trap. :inti
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It's like an ex that Pakistan believes can get back to him.
 
BCCI is a joke of a cricket board. First they ban Pakistanis from IPL. Now they won’t send India to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and are trying to ruin that event. Shameful stuff.
 
The funny part is that Indians don’t even realize that the hypocrisy of their government (BCCI) is ultimately a slap on the face of the soldiers who have scarified their lives for India.

The selective boycott of Pakistan cricket shows that India don’t care about the lives of their soldiers. If they really cared, they would completely boycott Pakistan cricket but they don’t have the courage to do so because of the greed of money.

Shame on India.
 
Mamoon said:
The funny part is that Indians don’t even realize that the hypocrisy of their government (BCCI) is ultimately a slap on the face of the soldiers who have scarified their lives for India.

The selective boycott of Pakistan cricket shows that India don’t care about the lives of their soldiers. If they really cared, they would completely boycott Pakistan cricket but they don’t have the courage to do so because of the greed of money.

Shame on India.
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Exactly this. This selective boycott is the problem. BCCI and some fans are hypocrites. :inti
 
It may sound strange but I am loving it. Either Mohsin Naqvi would get humbled or the BCCI. Win win situation everywhere. Also anyway tournament is going to occur in Pakistan.
 
FearlessRoar said:
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has hit another roadblock. Reports suggest India has opted out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, citing security concerns. This decision undermines the spirit and essence of the gentlemen's game, highlighting India's willingness to prioritize politics over sports.

India's move reeks of unnecessary muscle-flexing, leveraging its economic power to dictate terms. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems helpless, and the frustration is palpable on the faces of its management and players. Recall the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where Pakistani players eagerly traveled to India. In hindsight, perhaps they should have taken a stronger stance.

With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, PCB must transition from words to action. Pakistan should boycott the tournament in India and refuse to play India in ICC tournaments, including the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This stance would protect Pakistan's interests and dignity while challenging India's dominance in ICC decision-making.

PCB's assertiveness would also foster unity among Pakistani players and fans. Tactically, PCB could seek ICC intervention, citing India's violation of the Members' Participation Agreement. Exploring alternative venues for ICC events, potentially partnering with neutral hosts, is another viable option. Strengthening ties with other cricketing nations to counterbalance India's influence would further bolster Pakistan's position.

Ultimately, Pakistan must draw a line, sending a clear message: its cricketing interests will no longer be compromised. The time for words is over; decisive action is necessary. By taking a firm stance, PCB can reclaim its rightful place in international cricket and ensure the spirit of the game is preserved.

Does Pakistan have the courage to draw this line and stand up for its cricketing rights?

Or will they continue to succumb to India's dominance?

Only time will tell.
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The place to start is the get some balance in terms of revenue contribution/generation. Right now it is skewed 90%-10% to India. Start changing that. Get it done gradually. Get it 70-30, you are starting move the needle. Go to 60-40, now your are talking. At this point the other boards will have leverage. But should not stop there keep going towards a more even distribution.

Sure, complete even contribution cannot be achieved. But the current 90-10 is also ridiculous.

But the big question is, are the other boards willing to pull up their socks and get to work. I do not see it. They are all very comfortable sitting back and letting BCCI $$$ fall into their laps. No work needed.
 
Due to economic reasons, status quo will continue... there is absolutely nothing PCB or even ICC can do about it. BCCI is the biggest cash cow in the cricketing world.

Status Quo:
  • India will keep refusing to come to Pakistan.
  • Pakistan will keep playing against India anywhere in the world.
  • India will keep Pakistani players out of Indian own cricket leagues.
 
sweep_shot said:
Yes.

Pakistan should 100% not play India during ICC events/Asia Cups.

That can hurt ICC's pocket and send a strong message. It is also a matter of self-respect.
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The problem is it also hurts pockets of WI, SL, BD, SA, Zim and the PCB too.
 
gibsyhesperis said:
The ICC is an event organiser and money generator for the big three.
It has no other role (despite what the its articles of governance declare).
Meaningful decisions are made by the BCCI (and lesser extent, in conjunction with the ECB and ACB).

The ball is now in the PCB’s court - there can be no realistic expectation, based on past precedents, that the ICC will do anything worthwhile.
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I would challenge you on this. The ICC does not generate any $$. They are just middle "men", taking money generated by BCCI and redistributing to other boards and keeping a cut for themselves.
 
Mamoon said:
The funny part is that Indians don’t even realize that the hypocrisy of their government (BCCI) is ultimately a slap on the face of the soldiers who have scarified their lives for India.

The selective boycott of Pakistan cricket shows that India don’t care about the lives of their soldiers. If they really cared, they would completely boycott Pakistan cricket but they don’t have the courage to do so because of the greed of money.

Shame on India.
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What’s even more frustrating is that nearly all other Indian athletes like Tennis and Football players routinely tour Pakistan without any “security concerns” or worries about “soldiers dying at the borders”—as if Pakistani soldiers don’t face similar challenges.

One of India’s two major political parties has effectively fueled this one-sided and irrational propaganda, amplifying division. Only the most perceptive Indians see through it, and I have immense respect for them.
 
Pakistan doesn't have the guts to do this anyway and if they somehow get the courage to do so, then nobody will be bothered by it either.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Today is the saddest day for cricket fans globally.

I'm feeling devastated. I wish I had command of the PCB in my hands.

@shaz619 @mominsaigol @Rana @emranabbas @PakFan2010 @Human786 @Mamoon @TheSultan
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We all know what they should do, but we all know they won’t.

I don’t even know if it’s only about courage. They def do not have the courage. But in typical corrupt fashion they will cave but try and get some payoff out of it and someone can comfortably line their pockets.

Gutlessness, shamelessness and corrupt to the core.
 
India's behavior when it comes to playing cricket against Pakistan is downright shameful, especially considering the Mumbai attacks and their soldiers who were gunned down and bombed. How can they host Pakistan in India, the same country where terrorists stormed in, bombed cities, shot down their soldiers, and butchered innocent people during the Mumbai attacks? It’s like they’re spitting on the graves of their own fallen. Every time they let Pakistan play on Indian soil, it’s like saying those deaths don’t matter, that the blood of their soldiers and civilians is worthless.

How can they stand there, pretending nothing happened, letting these games go on in the same country where bombs ripped through their cities and soldiers were killed in cold blood? It’s an insult to every soldier who died protecting that land. Every single match they play with Pakistan in India or any neutral venue is a slap in the face to the victims of the Mumbai attacks and the soldiers who gave their lives. They’re basically saying those deaths mean nothing when there’s money on the line.

But the second it’s about playing in Pakistan, suddenly they remember the soldiers, the bombings, the attacks? Now they’re outraged and concerned? It’s hypocrisy at its finest. If they truly cared about the lives lost, the soldiers who were gunned down and bombed, and the innocent victims of Mumbai they’d boycott Pakistan completely, no matter the venue, no matter the money involved. But instead, they play Pakistan when it suits them, when there’s a profit to be made.

This fake outrage is embarrassing. India is using the deaths of their own people and soldiers who were bombed and shot down, civilians killed in terror attacks as a tool when it’s convenient, but ignores it the moment there’s cash to be made. It’s disrespectful, cowardly, and shows just how little they actually care about their fallen.
 
This will be the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan in ICC events, and exactly what India has wanted. Pakistan will throw a hissy fit and probably boycott any future India/Pakistan matches in ICC events, India will gladly take the 2 points+walkover

That’s what they really want. That’s what they will finally get.
 
emranabbas said:
India's behavior when it comes to playing cricket against Pakistan is downright shameful, especially considering the Mumbai attacks and their soldiers who were gunned down and bombed. How can they host Pakistan in India, the same country where terrorists stormed in, bombed cities, shot down their soldiers, and butchered innocent people during the Mumbai attacks? It’s like they’re spitting on the graves of their own fallen. Every time they let Pakistan play on Indian soil, it’s like saying those deaths don’t matter, that the blood of their soldiers and civilians is worthless.

How can they stand there, pretending nothing happened, letting these games go on in the same country where bombs ripped through their cities and soldiers were killed in cold blood? It’s an insult to every soldier who died protecting that land. Every single match they play with Pakistan in India or any neutral venue is a slap in the face to the victims of the Mumbai attacks and the soldiers who gave their lives. They’re basically saying those deaths mean nothing when there’s money on the line.

But the second it’s about playing in Pakistan, suddenly they remember the soldiers, the bombings, the attacks? Now they’re outraged and concerned? It’s hypocrisy at its finest. If they truly cared about the lives lost, the soldiers who were gunned down and bombed, and the innocent victims of Mumbai they’d boycott Pakistan completely, no matter the venue, no matter the money involved. But instead, they play Pakistan when it suits them, when there’s a profit to be made.

This fake outrage is embarrassing. India is using the deaths of their own people and soldiers who were bombed and shot down, civilians killed in terror attacks as a tool when it’s convenient, but ignores it the moment there’s cash to be made. It’s disrespectful, cowardly, and shows just how little they actually care about their fallen.
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Your angst filled post is the well deserved slow burning cost that Pakistan is paying for supporting terror as an open state policy.
Your failed attempt at satire actually helps heal the wounds of the terrible loss in Mumbai. It's heartwarming, when PCB and posts like yours are asking for fair treatment and saying "sports should not be linked to politics". Politics in sports is very Ok, when it suits Pakistan.

Let me know, when Pakistan plays against Israel. No Politics in Sports, right? :hamster:
 
I mean if anyone was expecting India to come was probably having delusions of grandeur.

What I do believe is that its not a risk free move even as some Indian posters are excited at this happening.

Because if ICC decides to throw in Sri Lanka and have the tournament anyway, India is going to be red faced and embarrassed for a long time.

I really hope they do.

Tired of this nonsense of not playing certain countries at certain times when the cloud is blue or grass is green etc.

Either play or stop playing and get out.

Let other people play.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
I mean if anyone was expecting India to come was probably having delusions of grandeur.

What I do believe is that its not a risk free move even as some Indian posters are excited at this happening.

Because if ICC decides to throw in Sri Lanka and have the tournament anyway, India is going to be red faced and embarrassed for a long time.

I really hope they do.

Tired of this nonsense of not playing certain countries at certain times when the cloud is blue or grass is green etc.

Either play or stop playing and get out.

Let other people play.
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No chance of that happening brother

Either India will play (somewhere) or no Champion’s trophy. They will just organise another tournament somewhere in South Africa or England.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
I mean if anyone was expecting India to come was probably having delusions of grandeur.

What I do believe is that its not a risk free move even as some Indian posters are excited at this happening.

Because if ICC decides to throw in Sri Lanka and have the tournament anyway, India is going to be red faced and embarrassed for a long time.

I really hope they do.

Tired of this nonsense of not playing certain countries at certain times when the cloud is blue or grass is green etc.

Either play or stop playing and get out.

Let other people play.
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ICC should show some guts and let Sri Lanka play instead of India.
But the problem is not from BCCI but the broadcasters and sponsors who will either vanish or sue ICC into losses.
Will PCB pay ICC for the losses?
It will just allow BCCI to move and revive the "big 3" model with ECB and CA separately.
 
Aang_The_last_airbender said:
No where is BCCI is begging to play. Its upto ICC to chuck out India and get in Sri Lanka.
PCB should use its clout and as a host to get that.
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It's not ICC's soldiers that are being killed and bombed in India. Its indian soldiers so its the Indians that need to take a stand.

How could you let pakistanis enter your country cause a chaos in Mumbai and then play cricket with them same pakistanis as nothing happened.
 
Rana said:
The blame lies on the ICC

Not PCB or BCCI
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I agree with u partially. As soon as they have given rights to pak for ct, icc should have started the discussion with bcci.they should arranged back room discussions with both pcb and bcci.Instead of having normal deadlines like 100 days they should have doubled it like 200 days to figure out everything in prior as everyone with common sense knows what's coming and issue.icc should have discussed with Indian govt officials. They were not pro active knowing all the sub continental board officials are bullies in their own way.
 
Vikram1989 said:
I agree with u partially. As soon as they have given rights to pak for ct, icc should have started the discussion with bcci.they should arranged back room discussions with both pcb and bcci.Instead of having normal deadlines like 100 days they should have doubled it like 200 days to figure out everything in prior as everyone with common sense knows what's coming and issue.icc should have discussed with Indian govt officials. They were not pro active knowing all the sub continental board officials are bullies in their own way.
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Why?

Why a single board should get special priviledge?

Let PCB host the event and show BCCI who's the boss.
 
Itachi said:
Why?

Why a single board should get special priviledge?

Let PCB host the event and show BCCI who's the boss.
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Questions that should be asked of the ICC. Who is going to ask them? If they do, what will be ICC's reply?
 
Itachi said:
Why?

Why a single board should get special priviledge?

Let PCB host the event and show BCCI who's the boss.
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Icc is there to tackle real world issues than imaginary idealism in corporate world.am all for pcb hosting it with out india but it will show who is the boss in different manner
 
emranabbas said:
It's not ICC's soldiers that are being killed and bombed in India. Its indian soldiers so its the Indians that need to take a stand.

How could you let pakistanis enter your country cause a chaos in Mumbai and then play cricket with them same pakistanis as nothing happened.
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Your posts justify Indian actions more than any surgical military action. India's response is punitive and your reseparate cries are showing that the punishment is working. :D
 
Aang_The_last_airbender said:
Your angst filled post is the well deserved slow burning cost that Pakistan is paying for supporting terror as an open state policy.
Your failed attempt at satire actually helps heal the wounds of the terrible loss in Mumbai. It's heartwarming, when PCB and posts like yours are asking for fair treatment and saying "sports should not be linked to politics". Politics in sports is very Ok, when it suits Pakistan.

Let me know, when Pakistan plays against Israel. No Politics in Sports, right? :hamster:
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@emranabbas
 
BouncerGuy said:
Let me know when India boycotts Pakistan from ICC events as well. Double standards will earn no respect.
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No one is asking for respect and no one is questioning the double standards.
Consistency is being sought when Pakistanis are claiming that "Politics should not affect sports". India is not making the claim.

PS: Indian women cricket Boycotted Pakistan in ODI cycle and had to forfeit the points. BCCI decided its not worth the pain. Its a matter of convenience. :D
 
Vikram1989 said:
Icc is there to tackle real world issues than imaginary idealism in corporate world.am all for pcb hosting it with out india but it will show who is the boss in different manner
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Let it be. If BCCI comes out as the boss, then let all the minions serve the master.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Let me know when India boycotts Pakistan from ICC events as well. Double standards will earn no respect.
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Double standard is part of basic human psychology.

No one is perfect.

We all are hypocrite in various levels.
 
PCB won't do anything.

Even if Pakistan boycotts anything, business will go on as usual. It will only be the PCT that will be missing out. Eventually, they will realize that boycotting achieves absolutely nothing and come back to their senses.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Pakistan cannot do that. They do not have the leverage and guts to do that
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It's time PCB puts morality, principles over corporate greed. Let Pakistan be the pathfinder who walks not upon in search of money but for making what's right.
 
So as per reports PCB is exploring legal options against BCCI after India confirmed it would not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The PCB may approach the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee, as they believe they have a stronger case than in previous disputes, particularly since there was no condition on India's participation when Pakistan was awarded hosting rights in 2021.
 
As per reports, Pakistan is considering withdrawing from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy if it follows a hybrid model, after India refused to send its team to Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is also considering refusing to play against India in all tournaments if it does not send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.
 
Sunny_majoka said:
No, it should be no. 1 agenda of India we don't have any problem playing India any where, India should take stand and tell the world that they don't wanna play Pakistan anywhere
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Cool. Then they should have a hybrid model for Champions Trophy if they don't have a problem playing India anywhere.
 
FearlessRoar said:
As per reports, Pakistan is considering withdrawing from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy if it follows a hybrid model, after India refused to send its team to Pakistan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is also considering refusing to play against India in all tournaments if it does not send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.
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If pakistan withdrawal from Champions trophy then there will be senction on PCB and all the revenue they get from ICC will be stopped .
 
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The PCB and ICC are responsible for the situation. Bharat has maintained a principled stance about not visiting Pakistan or having any bilateral cricket with them. It is not a new development.

Despite knowing the situation, ICC picked Pakistan as a the sole event host and PCB were so naive to believe that. Right from the beginning it Hybrid model was out in place by ICC itself and PCB was realistic enough to accept it; all this confusion, misinformation and arguements wouldn’t happen. I don’t know why are people acting shocked. Tell me what has happened in the last 48 hours that was not common knowledge for years?
 
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Bhaijaan said:
The PCB and ICC are responsible for the situation. Bharat has maintained a principled stance about not visiting Pakistan or having any bilateral cricket with them. It is not a new development.

Despite knowing the situation, ICC picked Pakistan as a the sole event host and PCB were so naive to believe that. Right from the beginning it Hybrid model was out in place by ICC itself and PCB was realistic enough to accept it; all this confusion, misinformation and arguements wouldn’t happen. I don’t know why are people acting shocked. Tell me what has happened in the last 48 hours that was not common knowledge for years?
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You can call it "principled" stance when you apply it to all other sports when Indians travel to Pakistan without issue or play with Pakistan everywhere else and billion get glued against their beloved Pakistanis. All the principled stance turn into non sense stance at those moments and that's why we call it double standards of India. Pakistan visits India despite India's terrorism in Pakistan with many bombings killing thousands, because a mature nation is expected to keep dirty politics and sports aside.

India as a country hasn't been able to take a strong stance against Pakistan, as their picking and choosing per their liking only exposes their shamelessness. Also their wishful delusions of cutting off Pakistan hasn't gone as planned as all teams have successfully and safely toured Pakistan in past several years. Cricket unfortunately is the only sport which is corrupt with money and power, hence the overall decline of the game.

Also will confess that Pakistan's overall subpar/lousy cricket in past 2 decades and total spineless and corrupt PCB has also contributed significantly with India getting away with their dirty politics in cricket
 
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Kriketer said:
You can call it "principled" stance when you apply it to all other sports when Indians travel to Pakistan without issue or play with Pakistan everywhere else and billion get glued against their beloved Pakistanis. All the principled stance turn into non sense stance at those moments and that's why we call it double standards of India. Pakistan visits India despite India's terrorism in Pakistan with many bombings killing thousands, because a mature nation is expected to keep dirty politics and sports aside.

India as a country hasn't been able to take a strong stance against Pakistan, as their picking and choosing per their liking only exposes their shamelessness. Also their wishful delusions of cutting off Pakistan hasn't gone as planned as all teams have successfully and safely toured Pakistan in past several years. Cricket unfortunately is the only sport which is corrupt with money and power, hence the overall decline of the game.

Also will confess that Pakistan's overall subpar/lousy cricket in past 2 decades and total spineless and corrupt PCB has also contributed significantly with India getting away with their dirty politics in cricket
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Decision making process in our country is complex. Ideally there has to be complete ban on anything to do with Pakistan. But we are not a perfect country, corruption and mismanagement is part of our problems like for any other nation. Despite our desire for a complete boycott of Pakistan we have had certain low stakes connections.

However at higher stakes level,
we have maintained a consistent stance of boycotting Pakistan.

You are digressing however. We are talking purely about cricket here and at that the status quo exists since 2010. There’s nothing new that’s happened. So why are you all panicking?
 
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kingusama92 said:
It's a fair response if true.

ICC is going to get pushed into a corner here. If they accept India's hybrid requirement, they will have to do the same for Pakistan in all upcoming Indian ICC events.

It's a terrible mess for cricket though which is disheartening.
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India next ICC tournaments will be co- hosted by lanka and Bangladesh .

BCCI always take two steps ahead of PCB .

But knowing PCB ,they will not do anything apart from empty threats which is for pakistan audiences to feel happy. :kp
 
Devadwal said:
India next ICC tournaments will be co- hosted by lanka and Bangladesh .

BCCI always take two steps ahead of PCB .

But knowing PCB ,they will not do anything apart from empty threads which is for pakistan audiences to feel happy. :kp
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Is India willing to play the India-Pakistan game in SL/Bangladesh during a home tournament?

If Pakistan gets to the final, is India willing to lose its host status for the game to SL/Bangladesh? What if India and PAK make the final? That final will be played in Galle?

I think this will be an equal and fair response from the PCB if they go ahead with it.
 
kingusama92 said:
Is India willing to play the India-Pakistan game in SL/Bangladesh during a home tournament?

If Pakistan gets to the final, is India willing to lose its host status for the game to SL/Bangladesh? What if India and PAK make the final? That final will be played in Galle?

I think this will be an equal and fair response from the PCB if they go ahead with it.
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If Pakistan did not want to Play in india then icc will not arranged both in same groups .( Btw india were played 2011 opening match against Bangladesh in Bangladesh when they were co- hosted that tournaments )

If Pakistan is not playing against india then ICC will reduce the percentage of revenue they are given to Pakistan from next cycle .

Pakistan is getting revenues close to Australia and England only due to Pakistan - india High voltage matches


If anyhow Pakistan can reach in final they will Play where ICC ask them to Play even on Mars.
 
kingusama92 said:
Is India willing to play the India-Pakistan game in SL/Bangladesh during a home tournament?

If Pakistan gets to the final, is India willing to lose its host status for the game to SL/Bangladesh? What if India and PAK make the final? That final will be played in Galle?

I think this will be an equal and fair response from the PCB if they go ahead with it.
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If our paths cross in tournaments we will play Pakistan. But cannot travel to Pakistan for obvious reasons. If Pakistan refuse to travel to Bharat it is their call.

Officially speaking we never said that the tournament should be taken away from Pakistan. Our stance is very clear and is the same since a decade. Just that our matches need to be hosted at another venue of convenience to the Bharatiya cricket team.
 
BCCI has been ordered by Indian government.

So its the Pakistani government which should show PCB the way forward
 
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