Hearts of crores of fans are broken, big decision of Pakistan government, team will not play against India:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The biggest match in the world of cricket ‘India vs Pakistan’ is now in crisis. The Pakistan government issued an official statement late on Sunday evening (February 1) making it clear that their national team will participate in the T20 World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka, but will not take the field against India on February 15. This decision has not only put the ICC in trouble but has also created a stir in the cricket world.

Main reason for controversy: Support of Bangladesh

This decision of Pakistan is not a sudden step, but there is a deep resentment hidden behind it:

Exclusion of Bangladesh: ICC had recently removed Bangladesh from the tournament and included ‘Scotland’ in their place. Actually, Bangladesh had refused to play in India due to security reasons and had demanded to shift the matches to Sri Lanka.

Pakistan’s stand: Pakistan was the only country that supported Bangladesh’s demand. Pakistan has decided to boycott the match against India in protest against ICC rejecting Bangladesh’s demand and excluding them from the tournament.

Possible loss to Pakistan

According to the rules, if Pakistan does not play this match, it will have to face heavy consequences:

Forfeit: India without playing 2 points Will meet. Also, Pakistan’s Net Run Rate (NRR) will drop significantly, which will almost stop their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Financial penalty: ICC can compensate the loss of crores of rupees to broadcasters and sponsors from PCB’s revenue.

Danger to the future: According to sources, ICC may take strict action like suspending Pakistan from future tournaments or stopping NOC of foreign players for PSL.

Reaction of ICC and BCCI

ICC statement: The ICC has described it as “a matter of grave concern”. The council says that ‘selective participation’ in international tournaments is against the integrity and spirit of the game.

BCCI’s stance: BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia has said that the board is still waiting for the official written information, only after which any reaction will be given.

Pakistani captain Salman Aga’s statement

Pakistan’s newly appointed captain salman ali aga “This decision is not in our hands. Whatever instructions the government and the PCB chairman give, we will have to follow it,” he said in a press conference.