Pakistan has decided not to participate against India in the T20 world cup and supporting Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi’s were replaced by the Scottish team.
How Does Pakistan’s Boycott Impact the T20 World Cup?
India acquires 2 points without contesting if Pakistan does not play. India and Pakistan and India have not played two sided cricket for more than a decade and they clash only in major tournaments. Fans around the world wait for their matches. Broadcasters make a lot of money, and ICC has a big piece of the cake.
How Will Pakistan’s Boycott Impact Sri Lanka?
With the cancellation of the match almost confirmed, Sri Lanka will also face huge financial losses, and Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) has requested the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) to reconsider their decision. Sri Lankan Board said, “Any non-participation will have wide-ranging implications, including substantial financial exposure for SLC and the potential loss of anticipated tourism inflows.”
India Will Travel To Sri Lanka For The Match
Indian Captain Surya Kumar Yadav told reporters, “We have not refused to play – they have. We’ve booked our flight, and we are going.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Captain Salman Ali Agha said, “not in our control”. When questioned about match against India. He said, “It’s a government decision, and we respect that.” Salman Ali Agha was also quoted as saying about Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament. “Well, they are our brothers. Thank you very much to them for supporting us. I would say they can support us in the tournament as well. It’s really sad not see them playing the World Cup. But thank you so much for the support, and hopefully they can continue backing us in the tournament.”
If Pakistan does not participate the T20 World Cup match against India. Cricket fans will be deprived from a good contest. People in both the countries eagerly await the clashes between the two. World Cup will look incomplete without the match and politics should not effect cricket.
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