Pakistan, which is known for spreading fake news on various fronts, be it in the field of sports or geopolitics, has once again come up with similar tactics pertaining to the ongoing T20 World Cup fiasco.
The Claim
Veteran TV personality of Pakistan, Dr Nauman Niaz, who appears on various cricket shows with former players, claimed during a program comprising cricket experts and former cricketers who were discussing the ongoing boycott saga involving Pakistan, said that ICC Chairman Jay Shah and CEO Sanjog Gupta are in Mumbai to curate a solution.
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What They Said
In the words of Dr Nauman Niaz, “I have breaking news that Jay Shah, who is the ICC chair, Sanjog Gopta, the CEO and the head of the digital project of the BCCI, have convened in Mumbai. Why? Because the official broadcasters cannot afford not to have the India vs Pakistan match. Lastly, if I have to wind up, they are worried that if the India-Pakistan game doesn’t happen, forget broadcasting rights, it’s also about their economy.”
The Rules
According to the rules regarding penalties article 2.9, 2.10 states that “The commercial values must be preserved.” As far as article 11.2 is concerned, it clearly states that “Since the teams have signed a participation agreement, you must abide by all clauses and fulfil your obligations. Failure to do so will lead to punishments, and Pakistan could lose up to 20 to 40 million dollars. But this won’t happen. There would be negotiations. And it’s also about getting Bangladesh back. There will be discussions about India and Pakistan not travelling to each other’s countries, and who knows, also in the World Test Championships.”
The Reality
In contrast to the claims made by Dr Nauman Niaz The ICC Chairman and CEO are in Milan to attend the International Olympic Committee session, photos of which were shared by Cricket Germany on its official Instagram handle with the caption “We’re proud to share that our President, Mr. Severin Weib, together with our Vice President Dr. Vignaesh Sankaran, were honoured with an audience ICC Chair Mr. Jay Shah and CEO Mr. Sanjoy Gupta. The meeting focused on the development of German cricket, fostering constructive dialogue, a shared vision, and important steps forward for the game in Germany.”
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