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Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments

Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments
In this picture, taken on March 13, 2023, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi (right) and chief selector Haroon Rasheed address media representatives during a press conference in Lahore. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/TheRealPCB)
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Updated 07 June 2023

Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments

Pakistan-India rivalry risks ‘tit-for-tat’ cricket boycotts of Asia Cup, World Cup tournaments

South China Morning Post reportedPakistan could lose the hosting rights of Asia’s T-20 cricket championship in September after India refused to send a team citing security concerns, raising fears that the neighbours’ political rivalry could trigger subsequent “tit-for-tat” tournament boycotts by two of the top ranked sides in the sport.