7 months ago
Pakistan Urged to Play India with Black Armband
A former Pakistan cricketer named Basit Ali said Pakistan should not boycott their match against India in the T20 World Cup.
Instead, he suggested they play the game while wearing black armbands to show protest.
He thinks cricket has become too political and questioned why they would wait until the big match to boycott.
If Pakistan decides not to play in the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) might punish them.
Basit Ali shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali suggests playing India with black armbands instead of boycotting.
ICC sources warn of potential sanctions if Pakistan boycotts the T20 World Cup.
Basit Ali questions the timing of a potential boycott, suggesting it should start earlier.
He argues that cricket has become increasingly political.
The suggestion was made on Basit Ali's YouTube channel.
- Who
- Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali and ICC sources
- What
- Suggestion to play India with black armbands instead of boycotting
- Where
- T20 World Cup and U-19 World Cup
- When
- Potential India-Pakistan match on February 15, T20 World Cup
- Why
- To protest political interference in cricket
Key facts
- Proposed Protest Method
- Wearing black armbands
- Potential ICC Action
- Sanctions for boycott
- Former Cricketer's Stance
- Basit Ali opposes boycott
- Tournament Context
- T20 World Cup and U-19 World Cup
- Basit Ali's Platform
- YouTube channel BasitAliShow
Quotes
Arif Ali Abbasi
Former secretary of the Pakistan Cricket Board
“I can understand Pakistan supporting Bangladesh but what purpose will PCB achieve by not sending its team apart from spoiling relations with the International Cricket Council and member boards.”
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“What about our relations with Sri Lanka? Obviously Sri Lanka will suffer losses if Pakistan doesn't go as all our matches are in Sri Lanka including matches with India.”
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Khalid Mahmood
Former chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board
“We have to remember that except for Pakistan no other cricket board supported the Bangladesh demand to move matches from India. I can understand the stance taken by the Bangladesh board but it is also a fact no one supported them in the ICC meeting.”
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“PCB's stance was laudable but it must remain sensible and centred on serving Pakistan cricket.”
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Mohsin Khan
Former Test batsman, ex-chief selector, and head coach of the Pakistan cricket team
“We have issues with India but we are playing all our matches in Sri Lanka.”
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“So then on what grounds will the PCB not send its team to World Cup. It will be bad for our cricket.”
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Haroon Rasheed
Former Test batsman, head coach of senior and junior teams, and chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team
“We supported Bangladesh which is a good thing. We took a principled stance but now is also the time to look at our own cricket interests.”
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“We will take part in the T20 World Cup as there was not enough reason to pullout.”
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Inzamam-ul-Haq
Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team
“I personally would like to see Pakistan compete in the World Cup. We have some good players and our cricket needs to see our team doing well in big events.”
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