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Dubai: The Asia Cup to be held in the year 2025 has already been clouded by crisis, and the reason for this is none other than the host country Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has its own actions. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a very strict stance on the ‘arbitrariness’ being done by PCB about the tournament. The ICC has reprimanded the PCB and made it clear that if it does not desist from its antics, then it can also be hosted.
After all, what mistake did PCB make?
The case is that Pakistan has the official right to host the Asia Cup 2025. But without telling the PCB, ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament behind the curtain was talking to the cricket board there to organize the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
According to reports, PCB wants that even though he remains the host, all the matches are played in the UAE, so that it can earn maximum.
Why ICC provoked?
The ICC has not liked this ‘cunning’ and ‘immoral conduct’ of PCB at all. According to ICC rules, no host country can make any change in the tournament or the country without the permission of the ICC. PCB not only violated these rules, but also tried to deal with UAE directly by placing the ICC in the dark, which is a direct violation of the hosting contract.
Now what action will ICC take?
ICC has issued a very strict warning, considering this attitude of PCB as “misconduct”. If sources are to be believed, ICC is now preparing for big action against PCB, which can include these steps:
- Heavy fines: PCB can be fined heavy financial fine for contract violations.
- Host snatching: If this attitude of PCB continues, the ICC can host the Asia Cup 2025 to another country.
- Future Ban: Due to the discount on the credibility of PCB, it can be difficult to host big tournaments in future also.
This incident is a major setback for Pakistan cricket, which is already struggling with many difficulties. In the race to earn more money, PCB took such a step, which is now seen to be a sore throat for him.
North India Statesman