The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing a potential financial loss of over 3.6 trillion Bangladeshi taka after Pakistan decided to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, according to a report by The Guardian. The match, scheduled for February 15, is crucial for the renewal of ICC’s broadcasting rights deal with Geo Star, valued at three billion US dollars over four years. If the match does not take place, the broadcaster may refuse to renew the contract, severely impacting ICC’s revenue structure, which depends heavily on media rights.
The current deal between ICC and Geo Star expires next year, and its renewal largely depends on the frequency of India-Pakistan encounters, which generate the highest viewership and revenue. Each India-Pakistan match reportedly brings ICC around 200 crore rupees, with total market revenue estimated at 500 million US dollars. Political tensions in South Asia have increased uncertainty, and Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its stance, though the Pakistan Cricket Board remains firm under government direction.
If the deal collapses, ICC’s income and member distributions, particularly to the Indian board, could decline sharply, threatening the organization’s financial stability.
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