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Pakistan is ready to play against India with 3 Major Conditions: The suspense surrounding the India-Pakistan match has now reached a new and interesting turn. The match, which had been making headlines for the past few days due to boycott rumors, has now seen a major U-turn. According to the latest reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is ready to play against India, but it has placed three major conditions before the ICC.
High-Level ICC Meeting in Lahore: Crisis Management
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On Sunday, February 8, a high-level meeting was held in Lahore between top officials of the PCB and the ICC. This discussion took place at a time when very little time remains before the clash between the two teams in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The ICC does not want this high-voltage and most lucrative match to be canceled at any cost.
PCB's 3 Major Demands to ICC: Revenue, Series, and Protocol
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According to a Cricbuzz report, if Pakistan is to withdraw its boycott, it needs concrete guarantees from the ICC. The PCB has reportedly placed these three conditions on the table
- Greater Share in ICC Revenue: An increase in Pakistan's share of ICC revenue.
- Resumption of Bilateral Cricket: Resumption of bilateral series with India.
- Strict Handshake Protocol: Strict enforcement of the handshake protocol during matches.
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The Root of Controversy: Why did Pakistan refuse to play against India?
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The controversy deepened when the Pakistani government publicly announced that its team would not play against India, even if the match was held at a neutral venue. It is believed that Pakistan's stance was in support of Bangladesh. Bangladesh had demanded that its matches be held outside India due to security concerns, a demand that the ICC rejected.
Negotiations and Key Stakeholders: Who Attended the Lahore Meet?
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To de-escalate the tension, the ICC immediately took the initiative. The following dignitaries attended this meeting in Lahore
- Mohsin Naqvi: PCB Chairman
- Imran Khwaja: ICC Deputy Chairman
- Aminul Islam Bulbul: BCB President
- Sanjog Gupta: ICC CEO (joined virtually)
It is also reported that Bangladesh may demand compensation from the ICC in exchange for moving forward with this agreement.
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