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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a news for cricket lovers which may be a bit worrying. We all know that India is hosting the next T20 World Cup, and fans are already waiting for tickets and matches. But, nowadays the era of ‘letters and letters’ has started in the world of sports. The latest update is that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now openly Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Has supported and written a strict letter to ICC.
What is the matter? (Simply talked about, in simple language)
Recently, Bangladesh had talked about shying away from coming to India and playing the World Cup citing security concerns. Now Pakistan has added fuel to this fire. PCB has written a letter to ICC saying that if countries like Bangladesh are afraid of security, then their concerns should not be ignored.
If seen, this seems to be a strategic step going far beyond the rivalry on the cricket pitch. Whenever there is a big tournament in India, there are always some complications in the name of security. This time Pakistan has come forward as the shield of Bangladesh.
Why is this ‘shocking’ news for fans?
Imagine, if teams like Bangladesh or Pakistan talk about being out of the World Cup or there is a demand to move the tournament to a ‘neutral venue’, then it will have a direct impact on the pride of India and the organization of BCCI. It is like a religious crisis for the ICC too – on one side there is the biggest financial power of cricket i.e. Team India (BCCI), and on the other side two big boards are raising questions together.
Is security the issue, or is it something else?
Big players and experts of the world believe that there has never been any major issue regarding the safety of players in India. Tournaments like IPL are a living example of this. But cricket and politics have an old relationship, and perhaps the same game is at play here. This combination of PCB and BCB could be an attempt to force ICC to change its decision.
Now what next?
BCCI is silent till now, but everyone knows that Jay Shah and Team India will not let their hosting team get affected so easily. Now the round of meetings will begin in the corridors of ICC. Is the tournament’s existence really in danger, or is it just a ploy to create pressure?
Being a true cricket fan, we just want the echo of fours and sixes on the field and not these allegations in the board room. Let us see what verdict the ‘Supreme Court of Cricket’ (ICC) gives on this matter in the coming weeks.
North India Statesman