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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing suspense regarding the great T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan (15 February, Colombo). Mohsin Naqvi The PCB led by has made a new move. In the marathon meeting held in Lahore with officials of ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Pakistan has put forward 3 such conditions which have put ICC in a dilemma.
Actually, after the decision of Pakistan government to boycott the match against India, PCB has now come into ‘negotiation’ mode.
3 new and big demands of PCB
According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi, while presenting his case before the ICC delegation, has put forward these main conditions:
Hosting Rights: Pakistan has sought guarantee of hosting rights for future major ICC tournaments (such as a global event in 2028-29).
Compensation for Bangladesh: Since Pakistan is boycotting to show ‘solidarity with Bangladesh’, they have demanded that the Bangladesh board, which has been thrown out of the tournament, be given huge financial compensation and participation fee Let it be given.
Increase in Revenue Sharing: PCB argues that ICC earns the most from India-Pak matches, hence Pakistan’s annual revenue share should be increased.
Risk of Rs 40 billion and ‘Force Majeure’
The ICC has given a stern warning to the PCB that if they do not play matches against India without any valid reason (Force Majeure), they may face huge financial penalties.
Big loss: Annual funds received by Pakistan (approx. 40 billion Pakistani rupees) can stop.
Possible ban: Pakistan may lose out on hosting future ICC events.
Shehbaz Sharif’s final decision today!
Amidst all this turmoil, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi today met the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif Will meet. Only after this ‘briefing’ will it become clear whether Pakistan will take a ‘U-turn’ or will remain adamant on its boycott.
Will the matter be resolved?
Experts believe that these new demands of PCB are actually a way to save its image and get more and more concessions from ICC. If ICC takes a soft stance on compensating Bangladesh and future hosting, Mohsin Naqvi may give ‘green signal’ for match against India