Former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney has blamed India for the ongoing unrest surrounding the T20 World Cup. He sharply criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for publicly announcing the termination of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s contract with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Burney argued that if the BCCI had handled the matter privately, Bangladesh and Pakistan’s threats to boycott the tournament could have been avoided.
Burney, who also served as media director for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said the ICC’s stance on Bangladesh-related issues has disappointed PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who views it as a “moving the goalposts” policy. Burney warned that Pakistan could face punitive measures, including fines and loss of broadcast revenue, if the ICC enforces disciplinary action. He estimated potential losses of around 250 million US dollars for missing a match, compared to Pakistan’s annual revenue of 35.5 million dollars.
He concluded that India’s public handling of the Mustafizur issue and its perceived double standards are the main causes of the current instability, leaving the cricket world focused on how the ICC’s next steps will affect Pakistan’s future.
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