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Why should BCCI do so? For what reason?
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Why should BCCI do so? For what reason?
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This is quite odd behaviour from India. What damage can Owais shah and hershel gibba do to them?
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You realise your BCCI aren't the good guys, right?
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As has been stated many times before, there isn’t another country on planet earth that is obsessed, absolutely obsessed with what their neighbour, a country 1/5th the size is doing. Such small minds running such a large country.
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ISLAMABAD: The president Kashmir Premier League (KPL), Arif Malik, said on Saturday that India’s strong opposition to the KPL had made the holding of the cricketing event a ‘test case’ for Pakistan.
Speaking at a presser along with Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Afridi, he said that the government had decided to invite only six foreign players to the tournament, but after India’s constant opposition and the act of poisoning the international cricketers had forced them to make overtures to 10 to 15 international players.
“Instead of six players, now we are going to make overtures to 10 to 15 international players, so that they could demonstrate their cricketing skills in the competition whose first edition will feature six teams,” he added.
He said while Pakistan was giving Kashmiri cricketers an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, India, on the other hand, had spurned them.
Afridi said the KPL had become a nightmare for the Indian rulers, adding first they made the lives of people of held Kashmir a nightmare by snatching their rights particularly after the revocation of Article 370 of their constitution and now they want to deny them sporting rights.
He said that foreign visitors would get to know during their stay in the AJK that there was a clear difference between life on both sides of the Line of Control (LOC).
He expressed the hope that the foreign guests would definitely be impressed by the people of the AJK.
“The tournament will also project a good image of the people of Kashmir to the world,” he said.
The KPL president expressed the optimism that players featuring in the event will go on to play for Pakistan at the international level.
“I appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make sure that sports are promoted and politics discouraged,” the KPL president said.
Afridi made it clear that the hostile attitude of India would not make Pakistan lose its heart, adding, we will expose Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fascist policies to the world instead. He said the event will provide Kashmiri cricketers an opportunity to mingle with foreign players and learn from them.
“KPL is an initiative, which will make people living on both sides of the LoC feel proud,” he said and asserted that it was Pakistan who had laid bare the wicked character of the Indian government and its cricket board, BCCI.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/4011...makes-kpl-a-test-case-for-pakistan-arif-malik
Speaking at a presser along with Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Afridi, he said that the government had decided to invite only six foreign players to the tournament, but after India’s constant opposition and the act of poisoning the international cricketers had forced them to make overtures to 10 to 15 international players.
“Instead of six players, now we are going to make overtures to 10 to 15 international players, so that they could demonstrate their cricketing skills in the competition whose first edition will feature six teams,” he added.
He said while Pakistan was giving Kashmiri cricketers an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, India, on the other hand, had spurned them.
Afridi said the KPL had become a nightmare for the Indian rulers, adding first they made the lives of people of held Kashmir a nightmare by snatching their rights particularly after the revocation of Article 370 of their constitution and now they want to deny them sporting rights.
He said that foreign visitors would get to know during their stay in the AJK that there was a clear difference between life on both sides of the Line of Control (LOC).
He expressed the hope that the foreign guests would definitely be impressed by the people of the AJK.
“The tournament will also project a good image of the people of Kashmir to the world,” he said.
The KPL president expressed the optimism that players featuring in the event will go on to play for Pakistan at the international level.
“I appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make sure that sports are promoted and politics discouraged,” the KPL president said.
Afridi made it clear that the hostile attitude of India would not make Pakistan lose its heart, adding, we will expose Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fascist policies to the world instead. He said the event will provide Kashmiri cricketers an opportunity to mingle with foreign players and learn from them.
“KPL is an initiative, which will make people living on both sides of the LoC feel proud,” he said and asserted that it was Pakistan who had laid bare the wicked character of the Indian government and its cricket board, BCCI.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/4011...makes-kpl-a-test-case-for-pakistan-arif-malik
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This is EXACTLY how I’d expect a petty, insecure and small-minded nation like India to react.
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I don't see it as an issue.
BCCI didn't bar players from playing kpl.
it just said, if they do, they will face consequences within it's jurisdiction.
Both are very different.
Its like, i am not in good terms with neighbor A. So if I come to know that neighbor B, with whom I am good in terms with, is going to neighbor A house, I'll simply tell that you can go there but after that you won't be welcome at my home.
The decision making is totally upon the neighbor B. it's not like I am forcing anyone.
BCCI didn't bar players from playing kpl.
it just said, if they do, they will face consequences within it's jurisdiction.
Both are very different.
Its like, i am not in good terms with neighbor A. So if I come to know that neighbor B, with whom I am good in terms with, is going to neighbor A house, I'll simply tell that you can go there but after that you won't be welcome at my home.
The decision making is totally upon the neighbor B. it's not like I am forcing anyone.
Wow! We all know how petty BCCI is but that analogy is on another level! Lol!
Dude, your scenario doesn't help BCCI's case at all!
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Not a good analogy. In this case, BCCI is acting like a mafia. They technically aren't forcing anything, but giving the players two bad choices that they don't want to make.
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Where did I state that I am trying to help the case for BCCI?
What I wrote was my opinion only.
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These players aren't kids who needs someone to look after them. They have the right to make the final call.
In life, whatever decision we take, there will always be consequences. If I cheat on someone, then there may times that I may have the best moments of my life in certain. aspects but as consequence, I may lose my relationship.
There is no action without any repercussions.
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Retired players? I have seen BCCI asking current players to stay away from lCL as well. They are pretty insecure.
Life ban for players joining ICL: BCCI
https://www.news18.com/cricketnext
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BCCI is known for acting childish and threatening in the past as well.
BCCI threatens to snap ties with ICC: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India “will pull out of all agreements” with the International Cricket Council if the world governing body for the sports takes the extreme step of taking the rights to host the ICC Champions Trophy and the 2023 ICC World Cup back from India.
https://www.insidesport.co/bcci-threatens-snap-ties-icc-report-217022018/
It seems you are the only who knows nothing about BCCI here.
Lol what a dumb comparison!
ICL was a rebel league based in India and had Indian international cricketers playing for it without any NOC from the BCCI. It's like saying a farmer is "insecure" because he killed off all the pests in his field.
And I don't know how that second example of yours has anything in common with the current issue. Maybe you're too desperate to show the BCCI in a bad light so I won't blame you.
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For pakistan. May be.
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China doesn't allow Taiwan to use their name, flag or anthem in the olympics.
India similarly cannot support anyone or anything legitimizing pakistani claim over Kashmir. These are red lines that India cannot allow to be crossed.
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Since when? is India keeping an eye on all sports happening in AJK?
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has drawn the line for those expected to be associated with the upcoming league in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian board has informally told cricket boards around the world that those participating in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-promoted Kashmir Premier League (KPL), that commences on August 6, would be barred from playing in leagues in India or having any commercial connection with the BCCI.
“While asking the boards not to allow their players to take part in the Kashmir league, we have informed them that in case they do, they can’t be part of any cricketing activity in India. We have done this keeping national interest in mind,” a top BCCI official told The Sunday Express.
According to the official, this is just an extension of the Indian government’s policy. “We have no problems with those playing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) but this is a league in PoK. We are toeing our government’s line.”
This follows former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs accusing the BCCI of “trying to prevent” him from participating in the inaugural KPL in PoK and subsequent comments by PCB officials and those associated with the Pakistan government. Gibbs had said the Indian board was bringing “their political agenda into the equation”.
In a tweet on Saturday, Gibbs wrote: “Completely unnecessary of the [MENTION=14959]bcci[/MENTION] to bring their political agenda with Pakistan into the equation and trying to prevent me playing in the @kpl_20. Also threatening me saying they won’t allow me entry into India for any cricket related work. Ludicrous.”
Gibbs, one of the accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, has signed up to play for KPL franchise Overseas Warriors.
Following a statement from the PCB, there’s a chance that this could snowball into a conflict between the two cricket boards in a T20 World Cup year, with India and Pakistan set to face each other at the ICC event.
“The PCB considers that the BCCI has brought the game into disrepute by issuing warnings to multiple ICC Members to stop their retired cricketers from featuring in the Kashmir Premier League, further threatening they will not be allowed entry into India for cricket-related work,” the PCB said in its statement.
“Such conduct from the BCCI is completely unacceptable, against the preamble of the Spirit of Cricket and sets a dangerous precedent, which can neither be tolerated nor ignored,” it said.
The PCB has also spoken about raising the matter “at the appropriate ICC forum”.
Tough talking
The BCCI dismissed the PCB statement, with an Indian cricket board official telling this paper: “We are not bothered about what statement PCB is putting out. We are mindful of Indian cricket and India.”
Pakistani politicians, however, have waded into the issue. In a tweet tagging Gibbs, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry alleged that “the pressure on Herschelle Gibbs not to participate in the Kashmir League” was a “continuation” of an old Indian practice. Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, too, reacted to Gibbs’ post. “Depriving young Kashmiri players of the opportunity to share (a) dressing room with big names in cricket is unfortunate and regrettable,” he tweeted.
The first KPL edition is scheduled to be held with six teams from August 6 to 16. Five of those teams will represent cities in PoK, while the sixth franchise, Overseas Warriors, is reserved for overseas Kashmiris.
The tournament’s launch saw a mix of politicians and former Pakistan cricketers. Wasim Akram is KPL’s founding vice-president, while Shahid Afridi is the league’s brand ambassador.
Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq were present at the launch as well.
https://indianexpress.com/article/s...ague-cant-play-or-work-in-india-bcci-7432438/
“While asking the boards not to allow their players to take part in the Kashmir league, we have informed them that in case they do, they can’t be part of any cricketing activity in India. We have done this keeping national interest in mind,” a top BCCI official told The Sunday Express.
According to the official, this is just an extension of the Indian government’s policy. “We have no problems with those playing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) but this is a league in PoK. We are toeing our government’s line.”
This follows former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs accusing the BCCI of “trying to prevent” him from participating in the inaugural KPL in PoK and subsequent comments by PCB officials and those associated with the Pakistan government. Gibbs had said the Indian board was bringing “their political agenda into the equation”.
In a tweet on Saturday, Gibbs wrote: “Completely unnecessary of the [MENTION=14959]bcci[/MENTION] to bring their political agenda with Pakistan into the equation and trying to prevent me playing in the @kpl_20. Also threatening me saying they won’t allow me entry into India for any cricket related work. Ludicrous.”
Gibbs, one of the accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, has signed up to play for KPL franchise Overseas Warriors.
Following a statement from the PCB, there’s a chance that this could snowball into a conflict between the two cricket boards in a T20 World Cup year, with India and Pakistan set to face each other at the ICC event.
“The PCB considers that the BCCI has brought the game into disrepute by issuing warnings to multiple ICC Members to stop their retired cricketers from featuring in the Kashmir Premier League, further threatening they will not be allowed entry into India for cricket-related work,” the PCB said in its statement.
“Such conduct from the BCCI is completely unacceptable, against the preamble of the Spirit of Cricket and sets a dangerous precedent, which can neither be tolerated nor ignored,” it said.
The PCB has also spoken about raising the matter “at the appropriate ICC forum”.
Tough talking
The BCCI dismissed the PCB statement, with an Indian cricket board official telling this paper: “We are not bothered about what statement PCB is putting out. We are mindful of Indian cricket and India.”
Pakistani politicians, however, have waded into the issue. In a tweet tagging Gibbs, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry alleged that “the pressure on Herschelle Gibbs not to participate in the Kashmir League” was a “continuation” of an old Indian practice. Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, too, reacted to Gibbs’ post. “Depriving young Kashmiri players of the opportunity to share (a) dressing room with big names in cricket is unfortunate and regrettable,” he tweeted.
The first KPL edition is scheduled to be held with six teams from August 6 to 16. Five of those teams will represent cities in PoK, while the sixth franchise, Overseas Warriors, is reserved for overseas Kashmiris.
The tournament’s launch saw a mix of politicians and former Pakistan cricketers. Wasim Akram is KPL’s founding vice-president, while Shahid Afridi is the league’s brand ambassador.
Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq were present at the launch as well.
https://indianexpress.com/article/s...ague-cant-play-or-work-in-india-bcci-7432438/
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Atleast the BCCI is being very open and honest
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Indeed and also it makes you wonder now after Gibbs has exposed the BCCI on this and made it public - what other kind of low level blackmail tactics the BCCI on instructions from BJP/RSS policy makers must have been using in recent times to discourage other foreign teams from touring or hosting Pakistan to play cricket, inviting Pakistani players as overseas players in their own domestic leagues, broadcasters , sponsors etc which we’ve already seen last year in PSL where broadcasting was interrupted.
It’s a sad state of affairs , as I’ve said earlier these people wouldn’t spare the Pakistani blind and disabled cricket team if it gave them an opportunity to score political points.
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BCCI is a private organization. They don't own India and cannot stop anyone from entering into India lol. It seems money and power has gone to their head. Gibbs and others should file a case against BCCI and ask the court what right does BCCI have to threaten them openly like this?
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You are making it sound as if they are going to use AK47 as a bat and grenade as a ball in their league. Some of you get too defensive when anyone criticises IPL. You call them jealous and try to prove that IPL is helping indian economy and providing entertainment to indians. Now same can't be said about KPL because it hurts our ego? You and others are crying now but you guys have forgotten that BCCI also has anti-pakistani agenda. Why do they boycott Pakistan and not play any bilaterals against them? Think.
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It's because they assume cricket has greater worldwide importance than it actually does. It's a shame because they are killing cricket in the region and other sports will end up taking over.
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No reply from our posters to the post quoted. A very simple question here why this special treatment is reserved fro KPL and not for any other activities happening in Azad Kashmir?
If you are going to have a crack at the above question then there is another important and arguably more pertinent question now. What if PCB decides to include a 7th team in PSL by name of Kashmir? And to top if off Kashmir team home matches would happen in Muzaffarabad? Would BCCI be provoked again and their nationalism would come soaring out by putting a ban on PSL?
What BCCI has done is simply jokes and insecurity/nationalism or I don’t know what to call this own goal. What they have actually done is give free marketing to KPL and now even I would tune in on 6th August to catch some live action when previously I was oblivious to all this.
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Completely standing by my country and board.
This is what pride looks like and i am proud of the fact that i belong to a country with immense pride.
If you want to stoop low and do this gimmick, please go ahead but we will have no connection whatsoever with anyone getting associated with this. Let this be heard very very clearly.
This political propaganda disguised as cricket circus against my great nation will not be allowed to go by without a strict counter action.
This is what pride looks like and i am proud of the fact that i belong to a country with immense pride.
If you want to stoop low and do this gimmick, please go ahead but we will have no connection whatsoever with anyone getting associated with this. Let this be heard very very clearly.
This political propaganda disguised as cricket circus against my great nation will not be allowed to go by without a strict counter action.
They've been forced to after Gibbs exposed their antics
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was this a satire Golden arm
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There is a rabid RSS Goon Called Amit Shah
He is a complete joker and king maker for Chaiwala Muppet
His Son is president
yes that's the only criteria for being president of one of the richest organisation, in so called worlds biggest democracy
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BCCI is a private organization. They don't own India and cannot stop anyone from entering into India lol. It seems money and power has gone to their head. Gibbs and others should file a case against BCCI and ask the court what right does BCCI have to threaten them openly like this?
Maybe you first understand its GOI decisions due to KASHMIR. BCCI just a party under goverment of india.
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Remember India brought Dhoni to counter Afridi in Indian held Kashmir
He was embarrassed surrounded by army jawans all around
There is a political agenda on both sides
This is a controversial area and this is why the line of control not international boundary
Political slogans has been going on for last 70 years
Let's be sensible and don't drag politics into this
This is plain stuff unless some one is Jay Shah who has no brains and using bcci money minting machine
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This is whay BJP is double curse to India
Blind Nationalism and Blind Religious extremism
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There is cricket in IOK and the people there have rights to play as do the people of Azad Kashmir. Petty of Modi and his BCCI cronies. PCB would never threaten anyone who plays in IOK.
BCCI is coming across as very desperate and resorting to desperate measures. They have reduced themselves from the richest board in he world and most powerful to someone who cant do nothing about this and resorting to desperate secrete emails.
All they had to do is completely ignore the league and let people do whatever they want.
All they had to do is completely ignore the league and let people do whatever they want.
BCCI and GOI really need to grow up. Indians are making progress in many sectors including economy and technology but their overall mentally is stuck in some small and insecure nation mentality . They need to resolve the Kashmir issue is a more mature way and not just competing with Pakistan all the time, even on such a small matter like KPL.
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Valid questions and understandably no answers. As its related to cricket and BCCI has some power in this sport, so easy to babble about everything in this arena than anywhere else and even in that after much self generated embarrassment practically only getting retirees Mustard, Panesar etc out.
Whats there to get agitated about exactly? Its cricket and what will it gain? India has already stopped kashimris from doing anything meaningful and now they want them to stop playing cricket?
False equivalence. Hypothetically, If BJP politicians make speeches about Kashmir issue during the auction/draft of a Govt backed “Jammu Kashmir Ladakh Premier League”, then Pakistani govt/PCB would complain, right?
The pride means stopping whole of kashmir from doing anything in life lol.. Its cricket and let them play cricket. Its shameful stopping people form playing cricket. Leave people alone.
Exactly this.. they need to grow up
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One thing some people here have finally accepted is that BCCI and GOI are same. It is in BCCI's hand to play against Pakistan in bilaterals. They can't put the blame on GOI. Also PCB was right in asking visa assurance from BCCI before the T20 World Cup because BCCI is a party under GOI.
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to answer your question, because KPL is a sports league and BCCI is a sports organization. So it'll be limited to cricket only.
Rest, BCCI didn't bar anyone from participating. It has given two choices to the players out of which, a player can chose any. The player has the final call in it.
To all the people putting objection, I ask to show me one statement from BCCI where it states that players are barred from playing KPL.
One thing some people here have finally accepted is that BCCI and GOI are same. It is in BCCI's hand to play against Pakistan in bilaterals. They can't put the blame on GOI. Also PCB was right in asking visa assurance from BCCI before the T20 World Cup because BCCI is a party under GOI.
That is obvious! But people have long accepted that Pakistan players are barred from playing in the IPL due to political interference and bilateral series are not played between the two sides for the same. However this is more shameful as its just a small tournament organised locally why did they have to get involved?
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Because cricket is the only sphere where Indians get to throw their weight around, so I guess they need to make it count while they can.
They are not barred because BCCI can not bar anyone. They have done whatever little they could do to sabotage the tournament. Its amassive own goal as they must have known from the start that sending out these email etc will only make them look stupid and desperate. People are not stupid they will figure out exactly what is happening.
Its only a small tournament which will not have any political benefits for anyone. Indian part of Kashmir of deprived of anything a human community needs to flourish they will do well to concentrate on providing them basic human needs including cricketing opportunities.
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Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Director Media Samiul Hasan Burney has confirmed that centrally contracted players will not be part of the upcoming inaugural season of Kashmir Premier League (KPL).
While talking to BBC Urdu, Burney said that the management of workload is key for the players as Green Shirts have to play a good amount of cricket this year.
“Pakistan centrally contracted players will not be part of Kashmir Premier League since they are currently in West Indies. After the West Indies tour, Pakistan has series coming up against Afghanistan and England, so players’ workload needs to be managed as well,” Burney said.
“PSL remains Pakistan’s premier event whereas National T20 Cup is a domestic event. KPL is a private league and only retired players are taking part in it,” he added.
It must be noted that KPL is taking place for the time in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir. Six teams will participate in an 11-day event, starting from August 6.
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While talking to BBC Urdu, Burney said that the management of workload is key for the players as Green Shirts have to play a good amount of cricket this year.
“Pakistan centrally contracted players will not be part of Kashmir Premier League since they are currently in West Indies. After the West Indies tour, Pakistan has series coming up against Afghanistan and England, so players’ workload needs to be managed as well,” Burney said.
“PSL remains Pakistan’s premier event whereas National T20 Cup is a domestic event. KPL is a private league and only retired players are taking part in it,” he added.
It must be noted that KPL is taking place for the time in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir. Six teams will participate in an 11-day event, starting from August 6.
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If BCCI can't bar the tournament, then what's the issue here? Go ahead with the tournament.
PCB barred it's players from IPL. Did BCCI whine then? They took it to the chin and made it the greatest league in cricketing world.
crying victim mentality is inducing in pok too by remaining close with Pakistan I suppose.
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This report had been denied by KPL as false.
Guess NOC is in hands of the PCB so lets see.
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Amy association with KPL is a move against Indians and whichever country gives support or recognition to such events, we will make sure that they will never get a visit from our PM Modi.
We remain fully committed to our beloved Kashmir.
We remain fully committed to our beloved Kashmir.
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My point was when it suits our agenda BCCI and GOI become two separate bodies. For example whenever there are any talks about India vs Pak matches or assuring visas for Pakistanis we do the following :
No India vs Pakistan at World Cup? BCCI sources say government to take final call
https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...cket-cancel-talks-bcci-icc-1460353-2019-02-20
In this thread for example. BCCI and GOI are acting like one body. BCCI can stop any foreign player from entering India I don't know how is that possible?
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Has ICC approved KPL? Or is it a rebel league like ICL?
“PSL remains Pakistan’s premier event whereas National T20 Cup is a domestic event. KPL is a private league and only retired players are taking part in it,” he added.
Interesting. Is PCB bit threatened by KPL with all the attraction its getting whether it would surpass PSL? Normally they allow Pak players to play in every league around the world including T10s but somehow dont want to give NOC for this Kashmir league.
I already smell a clash between PSL and KPL.
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I have had my doubts of Kate but surely you can't be this stupid?
BCCi as a sports body can refuse visas?
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LMAO - since when did PCB ever care about a players workload? Why didn’t they care about the players workload when touring Zimbabwe? Are we so mediocre that we aren’t able to rest our main players during the Afghanistan series?
Lol gibbs .he is a fixer who already exposed .
Lol...Indians have all of a sudden realised that Gibbs is a fixer....I wonder where they were when Gibbs played in IPL for 5 years
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NOC rule exists - think a limited number of tournaments allowed.
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Once again - I urge you to read interview with KPL COO that we did a few months ago.
Greatest league in the world? your whole comment has so many flaws its not even worth answering.
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Wasim Akram often visits India for a cricket related assignments. Will they ban his entry also?
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Wasim Akram is the Vice-President of KPL.
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BCCI can't. But it has authority to not to give the invitation letter for sports visa. As a result, he can't apply for that visa (as far as I know).
The person will have to come on tourist visa but he won't be able to work which will defeat his purpose of coming.
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Wasim Akram escaped a physical attack in Mumbai few years ago. Not that i support it but Pakistanis are not welcome in India anymore. Not even previously adored persons like Wasim.
It's an all time low.
With Wasim associating himself with KPL fiasco, Indian broadcasters and leagues are advised to stay away from him now. Not doing so should be subject to punishment for treason and being anti national.
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It's a moot point blaming the BCCI for getting political when it was the organisers of the KPL who made the cricketing league political first. The league itself has a political slant to it and with its organisers making political comments in its official ceremonies, the BCCI was always going to react to it.
You can blame the BCCI for mixing sports with politics when it refuses to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan because from what I remember, I don't recall the PCB making any political comments in the recent past to deserve such a boycott. Cricketers like Afridi have done so but the PCB itself as an organisation hasn't done so in the recent times I think. But it's a bit silly to blame the BCCI here when the organisers of the KPL went political first before the BCCI gave any sort of reaction.
You can blame the BCCI for mixing sports with politics when it refuses to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan because from what I remember, I don't recall the PCB making any political comments in the recent past to deserve such a boycott. Cricketers like Afridi have done so but the PCB itself as an organisation hasn't done so in the recent times I think. But it's a bit silly to blame the BCCI here when the organisers of the KPL went political first before the BCCI gave any sort of reaction.
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The PCB is ready to play cricket with India I think. It's the BCCI that refuses to play bilateral cricket. I understand sports can't take place when tensions are high, but how long will the boycott continue anyway? Are you not, as a cricket fan, interested to watch Indo Pak test matches happening? Are Indo Pak relations destined to be in the ruins for eternity?
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What if PSL decides to bring another PSL team named Kashmir and hold PSL matches in Muzaffarabad for this new team as home ground? Technically this is Indian state under occupation and as this matter relates to sports league and BCCI is a sports organisation what steps would BCCI then take? Would they ban all foreign players, commentators and production team (please note its Indian production team) from participating in PSL?
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I'll wager that the answer to that is yes, the floodgates would be open in that scenario. No foreigner that works in the PSL will be allowed to work for the BCCI.
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I have a strong feeling that if PSL expands any further we would see Kashmir team next. I doubt BCCI would enforce a blanket ban on all foreigners. Lets assume Guptill partakes in PSL and is banned from India going forward. Do you think if India then proceeds to hold any world tournament they would ask NZC not to select Guptill as he is banned behind some political motive? I really doubt that and in that case ICC much rather disband itself.
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No, I'm not expecting them to be silly enough to enforce jurisdiction over ICC tournaments or even bilateral events, but there will certainly be a blanket ban on foreigners associated with the PSL from holding positions in the IPL.
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This I agree. BCCI has this IPL product which it would use as a bait to stop foreigners joining PSL in case Kashmir team pops up. Having said that I simply find this all very small minded attitude and frankly petty. Just because BCCI has clout it can exercise it in cricket.
What about numerous foreign tourists and bloggers that visit Azad Kashmir and not just visit there they also promote tourism in there. Why GOI is not enforcing any sort of ban on these tourists and vloggers? Because their clout on tourism industry is non-existent. Its hypocritical whichever way you look into it.
Cricket is probably the only niche where India is highly influential and bullies people around, the power got to their head and now they think they own everything. Cricket globally is not a very large sport, so really BCCI is a large fish in a small pond. But seeing how hegemonic India tries to be even with this relatively small amount of power should vindicate Pakistan's stand of not letting India becoming hegemonic even in South Asia.
There are only so many jobs and roles available at the IPL, so what are all these players going to do - live in hope that one day they get a gig at the IPL and not get involved in the KPL?
It's a risky policy for players/coaches etc and not all will fall for it.
It's a risky policy for players/coaches etc and not all will fall for it.
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Where does it say that BCCI is "banning" players? It simply says that there will be consequences if participated and at max, BCCI may not provide the invitation letter to the concerned player.
When it becomes a team tournament, it becomes a different issue because invitation will be sent to the team and not for an individual and unless he has a criminal record, there won't be much hassle unlike former case.
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IoK should apply to join the league if they are so committed. Let both sides of Kashmir enjoy the game.
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Does BCCI care which player plays in the PSL?
Lot of players have played in both leagues.
Yeah a league called Kashmir premier league with a slogan that says Azaadi is not supposedly a political ploy at all and you expect an Indian sports body not to respond?
The very reason PCB doesn’t have the guts to add a Kashmir franchise to the PsL and come up with the same gimmick is because they don’t want to ruin something that has been doing reasonably well for them. If BCCI wanted to be petty it could do a lot to interfere with the PsL too.
Is this so hard to understand?
Lot of players have played in both leagues.
Yeah a league called Kashmir premier league with a slogan that says Azaadi is not supposedly a political ploy at all and you expect an Indian sports body not to respond?
The very reason PCB doesn’t have the guts to add a Kashmir franchise to the PsL and come up with the same gimmick is because they don’t want to ruin something that has been doing reasonably well for them. If BCCI wanted to be petty it could do a lot to interfere with the PsL too.
Is this so hard to understand?
Well this is where those Boards need to stand up and show some bottle, rather than caving in to bullying.
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How is this league different from Pakistan or India having Kashmir sides in domestic circuit?
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Indian posters really can't see how petty this is....
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