New Delhi: A new twist has emerged in the ongoing controversy surrounding the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now requested formal talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Earlier, the PCB had written to the ICC stating its intention to withdraw from the match versus India, citing no-go circumstances and referencing a tweet from its government as justification.
What has the ICC said?
In response, the ICC asked the PCB to sieve the specific circumstances it was referring to as extraordinary. The ICC moreover made it well-spoken that withdrawing from the match could lead to legal consequences and potential sanctions. In the latest development, the PCB has initiated a dialogue with the ICC to resolve the unshortened issue and find a solution to the controversy surrounding the India-Pakistan match.
What has the PCB said?
The Pakistan Cricket Board, citing instructions from its government, had stated on February 15 (Sunday) that it would not field a team for the group match versus India, classifying this under "extraordinary circumstances." In response, the ICC, in vibrations with its regulations, asked the PCB to explain the circumstances under which it made this visualization and what steps it had taken to mitigate these circumstances.
