8 months ago
Ajmal Criticizes ICC Over India's Dominance
Saeed Ajmal, a former cricket player from Pakistan, said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not doing its job properly.
He thinks the ICC should close down if it can't make fair decisions, especially when it comes to India.
Ajmal believes that India has too much control over the ICC and that other cricket-playing countries agree but won't say so publicly.
He mentioned that India won't play cricket in Pakistan, even in big tournaments, and the ICC isn't doing anything about it.
Ajmal thinks there's no good reason for India not to play in Pakistan, but the ICC can't make India change its mind.
The leader of the ICC is Jay Shah, who used to work for the Indian cricket board.
Meanwhile, the ICC is in a deadlock with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over playing the T20 World Cup in India.
The ICC has hinted that matches won't be shifted out of India, but the BCB has stayed firm on not touring India.
If the deadlock continues, the ICC may replace Bangladesh with another team or give walkovers to their opponents.
Saeed Ajmal criticizes ICC for not enforcing decisions on India.
Ajmal suggests ICC should shut down if it can't make unbiased decisions.
He alleges that the ICC is dominated by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI).
India refuses to play in Pakistan due to security concerns and government policies.
ICC currently led by Jay Shah, former BCCI secretary; Deadlock with BCB over T20 World Cup venue in India.
- Who
- Saeed Ajmal, former Pakistan off-spinner; ICC; Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
- What
- Criticism of ICC for not enforcing decisions on India; Deadlock over T20 World Cup venue
- Where
- Karachi, Pakistan; India
- When
- During a media function in Karachi; Ongoing
- Why
- Due to perceived dominance of BCCI in ICC decisions; Security concerns and government policies
Saeed Ajmal's Criticism
ICC's Stance
ICC's Enforcement of Decisions
Saeed Ajmal's Criticism
Ajmal criticizes the ICC for not enforcing decisions on India, suggesting the ICC should shut down if it can't make unbiased decisions.
ICC's Stance
The ICC has shown willingness to discuss with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and find a middle ground, but they have hinted that T20 World Cup matches won't be shifted out of India.
India's Refusal to Play in Pakistan
Saeed Ajmal's Criticism
Ajmal alleges that the ICC is dominated by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and that India refuses to play in Pakistan due to security concerns and government policies.
ICC's Stance
The ICC has not publicly addressed the reasons behind India's refusal to play in Pakistan, focusing instead on logistical solutions for the T20 World Cup.
Key facts
- Person
- Saeed Ajmal
- Organization
- International Cricket Council (ICC)
- Country
- Pakistan
- Issue
- India's refusal to play in Pakistan
- ICC Leadership
- Jay Shah (former BCCI secretary)
- Current Deadlock
- BCB's refusal to play T20 World Cup in India
- Potential Outcome
- ICC may replace Bangladesh with another team or give walkovers
Timeline
India defies ICC, accepts Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan.
Then, Ajmal slams ICC for inaction on India's dominance.
Ex-Pak cricketer Ajmal blasts ICC: 'Address India's refusal to play in Pakistan!'
Quotes
Saeed Ajmal
Former Pakistan spinner and cricket analyst
“The ICC is dominated by Indians now. If it cannot enforce its decisions on the Indian board, then its very existence is unnecessary.”
firstpost.com
“There is no logical reason for India not to play in Pakistan, but the ICC can’t do anything because it is dominated by Indians now.”
firstpost.com
Sources
'Shut it down': Ajmal attacks ICC over India dominance
ICC-BCB Deadlock Continues As Bangladesh Say No To Playing T20 World Cup In India
ICC will become unnecessary if it cannot check BCCI dominance, says Saeed Ajmal - Telegraph India
‘It is dominated by Indians now’: Ex-Pakistan spinner alleges BCCI’s influence in ICC, says its existence is unnecessary – Firstpost
