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-'Only compensation for Bangladesh can pave the way for an India–Pakistan match,' said a veteran Pakistani journalist
The India–Pakistan T20 World Cup impasse could soon be broken, with fans potentially having a cricket match to look forward to on February 15 in Colombo.
Following the Pakistan government’s announcement to boycott the match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh, representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board met in Lahore on Sunday night.
Details of the meeting have not been officially disclosed, but according to media reports in both India and Pakistan, the ICC has made progress in getting the marquee clash between the two South Asian rivals back on track.
However, according to Indian media reports, Pakistan has placed several conditions before the ICC, including a demand that Bangladesh receive a share of the World Cup revenues after being removed from the tournament for refusing to play in India over security concerns.
The PCB has also reportedly demanded the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India, as well as the launch of a tri-series featuring India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The ICC is said to have rejected these demands.
Veteran Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, however, dismissed the Indian media reports.
“Don’t spread disinformation. There is no pressure. The ICC president is sending messengers to the PCB and begging them to review the decision,” Mir wrote on X.
“Pakistan is waiting for some compensation and relief for Bangladesh. Only compensation for Bangladesh can pave the way for an India–Pakistan match.”
Any India–Pakistan match on the world stage reportedly generates close to $400 million, making it one of the biggest money-spinners in global sport. A boycott would leave official broadcasters and advertisers in complete disarray.
If the ICC agrees to meet some of the PCB’s demands — including compensation for Bangladesh for missing the World Cup — Pakistan could yet take the field against India on February 15.
However, the final decision rests with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
-'Only compensation for Bangladesh can pave the way for an India–Pakistan match,' said a veteran Pakistani journalist
The India–Pakistan T20 World Cup impasse could soon be broken, with fans potentially having a cricket match to look forward to on February 15 in Colombo.
Following the Pakistan government’s announcement to boycott the match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh, representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board met in Lahore on Sunday night.
Details of the meeting have not been officially disclosed, but according to media reports in both India and Pakistan, the ICC has made progress in getting the marquee clash between the two South Asian rivals back on track.
However, according to Indian media reports, Pakistan has placed several conditions before the ICC, including a demand that Bangladesh receive a share of the World Cup revenues after being removed from the tournament for refusing to play in India over security concerns.
The PCB has also reportedly demanded the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India, as well as the launch of a tri-series featuring India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The ICC is said to have rejected these demands.
Veteran Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, however, dismissed the Indian media reports.
“Don’t spread disinformation. There is no pressure. The ICC president is sending messengers to the PCB and begging them to review the decision,” Mir wrote on X.
“Pakistan is waiting for some compensation and relief for Bangladesh. Only compensation for Bangladesh can pave the way for an India–Pakistan match.”
Any India–Pakistan match on the world stage reportedly generates close to $400 million, making it one of the biggest money-spinners in global sport. A boycott would leave official broadcasters and advertisers in complete disarray.
If the ICC agrees to meet some of the PCB’s demands — including compensation for Bangladesh for missing the World Cup — Pakistan could yet take the field against India on February 15.
However, the final decision rests with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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