The conflict between Pakistan and India has intensified over the issue of the ICC Champions Trophy.If things are not resolved, then the International Cricket Council and the boards that depend on its funding will suffer a severe loss.
According to sources, Pakistan’s policy against India’s continued tough attitude may have a profound impact on the current ICC’s financial affairs. After India’s continuous refusal to come to Pakistan to play, the Pakistani government has also decided not to send the Pakistan cricket team to India for any event and not to play a match against India at any other place until the situation is resolved.
After the decision of the government of Pakistan, there is also a stir in the ICC. The ICC has an idea of how the Pakistani decision can affect international cricket. India is slated to host 4 ICC events from 2024 to 2031 including the 2025 Women’s World Cup, 2026 T20 World Cup, 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 World Cup. Pakistan’s withdrawal from these events could have a direct impact on the ICC’s broadcast revenue, which is shared among the revenues of all ICC member boards.
Following the current tough stance of the Pakistani government, the ICC is also concerned that if this dispute is not resolved in time, it will have serious implications for future events and their success. The International Cricket Council is now waiting for Pakistan’s response and the Pakistan Cricket Board is saying that our government has banned us from playing with India.
