Pakistan is repeatedly threatening to boycott the World Cup to be hosted by India. On Sunday, Pakistan’s Sports Minister Ehsan Mazari said, “I want India to give up the demand of playing Asia Cup matches at a neutral venue, otherwise we too will not go to India to play in the World Cup.” However, all the factors are pointing out that it will not be possible for Pakistan to boycott the ODI World Cup.A source in touch with ICC and BCCI told Dainik Bhaskar that except India, England and Australia, the cricket boards of other countries are dependent on the funds received from ICC. Most of the ICC’s earnings come from events like the World Cup and Champions Trophy. This fund is distributed by ICC to all the boards. Pakistan cricket is also alive on this fund. ICC gives Pakistan the most money after India, England and Australia, which is 5% of the total income of the council. The amount received from the ICC Fund is 50% of the total earnings of the Pakistan Board.
What is the effect of World Cup Boycott on Pakistan?
If Pakistan boycotts the World Cup going to be held in India, then PCB will have to face four big losses.Funds received from ICC will be stopped, PCB will be poor In case of boycotting the World Cup, the funds received by the Pakistan Cricket Board from the International Cricket Council may be stopped. 50% of PCB’s total income comes from this fund. According to the ICC distribution plan, Pakistan Board is to get Rs 283 crore in the next 4 years. With such a huge amount getting stuck, every activity of the Pak Board will stop. See the amount received by other countries in the graphics below.Will be isolated from the cricket world In case of boycott, Pakistan will be isolated from the cricket world, because events like World Cup, Champions Trophy and Asia Cup only connect Pakistan with the world’s cricket community.After the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, major cricket teams started shying away from playing in Pakistan. Since last year, countries like Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and England have started playing cricket in Pakistan, but still there is less cricket in Pakistan as compared to other countries. In the event of a boycott of an event like the World Cup, Pakistan can go into isolation.
Ban can also be imposed ICC can also ban Pakistan Cricket Board in case of not playing World Cup. This ban on Pakistan can be imposed under disciplinary proceedings, as it is mandatory for all teams to participate in ICC events.
