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News India Live, Digital Desk: When tensions between India and Pakistan are at their peak on the cricket field, one name is often most active behind the scenes. Imran Khawaja. The ICC Board has entrusted the responsibility of convincing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to the current ICC Deputy Chairman and experienced lawyer Khawaja. After the Pakistan government announced a boycott of the match against India on February 15, this ‘peace talk’ of Khawaja could prove to be decisive for the cricket world.
Who is Imran Khawaja? (Profile of the Mediator)
Imran Khawaja is not just a cricket administrator but also an international level personality. Legal Mediator are also.
Post: Currently the Vice President of ICC. He has been holding this post since 2017.
History: He was also the interim chairman of ICC after the resignation of Shashank Manohar in 2020. He is the first person from an associate nation (Singapore) to reach this position.
profession: Khawaja is a distinguished lawyer of Singapore and Singapore International Mediation Center (SIMC) Are certified mediators from. He has represented the Malaysian government in high-profile cases such as the 1MDB scandal.
Khawaja’s mission in Lahore: ‘4500 crore bet’
Imran Khawaja’s visit to Lahore is not ordinary. If Pakistan does not play the match against India, ICC and broadcasters will have to pay almost Rs. $500 million (over ₹4,500 crore) It is estimated that there will be a loss of Rs. Khawaja’s main task is to convince PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi that the ‘boycott’ could also lead to a ban on Pakistan’s annual funds (₹311 crore).
Why is Khawaja the ICC’s choice?
Old Relations: Khawaja has maintained a good rapport with different PCB chairmen over the years.
Legal Expertise: They are being given by PCB ‘Force Majeure’ Are able to find a legal counter to the (unforeseen situation) argument.
Neutral Image: Hailing from Singapore, he is not considered to be inclined towards either India or Pakistan.
Latest Update: 5 hour marathon meeting
Close encounter between Imran Khawaja, Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday night. meeting for 5 hours Let’s go. Sources say Khawaja has hinted at giving some ‘special concessions’ to Pakistan, which could include talks on hosting future tournaments and revenue sharing.
Will Khawaja succeed?
Imran Khawaja has expertise in resolving complex disputes. His arrival in Lahore has raised hopes that there will definitely be a battle of bat and ball in Colombo on 15th February. However, the final decision will be taken only after the meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this afternoon.