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Cricket boards were created to run a sport, not to act as unofficial foreign ministries. Yet today, cricket is being dragged into political signalling so routinely that the line between governance and geopolitics is collapsing in plain sight. Two recent episodes make this impossible to ignore. Bangladesh’s refusal to tour India, without any ICC sanction […]
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Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has publicly urged Mohsin Naqvi to resign as PCB chairman, saying Naqvi admitted he has little knowledge of cricket. Afridi also suggested that Naqvi should choose between his political role and cricket administration responsibilities. Context and Controversy The demand comes after the 2025 Asia Cup final, where India defeated
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating tournament rules during Asia Cup 2025. One major allegation is that PCB recorded a meeting in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) with match referee Andy Pycroft—a restricted zone where recordings and cameras are not allowed. Match Delay and Protest […]