If the conflict between Pakistan and India escalates over the ICC Champions Trophy issue, the International Cricket Council and the boards that depend on its funding will suffer severely

According to sources, Pakistan’s policy against India’s continued tough attitude could have a profound impact on the finances of the current ICC cycle. After India’s continuous refusal to come and play in Pakistan, the Pakistani government has also decided not to send a team to India for any event and not to play a match against India at any other place until the situation is resolved.

After the decision of the government of Pakistan, there is a stir in the ICC because they have an idea of ​​how Pakistan’s decision could affect international cricket. India is scheduled to host 4 ICC events from 2024 to 2031, including the 2025 Champions Trophy, 2026 T20 World Cup, 2029 ODI World Cup, and 2031 World Cup.

Pakistan’s withdrawal from these events could have a direct impact on the ICC’s broadcast revenue, which is shared among the revenues of all ICC member boards.

The ICC has sold the broadcast rights from 2023 to 2027 for $3.2 billion and without Pakistan’s matches these rights may lose their value. This shortfall will affect the ICC’s overall revenue, which will hurt all the boards.

Sources of the International Cricket Council say that the competition between Pakistan and India is very important for cricket. The importance of the match between Pakistan and India in international cricket can be gauged from the fact that the ICC ensures that Pakistan and India face each other at least once in each of its events.

Cricket matches between Pakistan and India have attracted a large number of fans in the past few years, due to which the ICC ensures competition between these two teams in every major event. However, if these matches cannot be held, not only the ICC but also its broadcasters may face financial loss.

Following the current tough stance of the Pakistani government, the ICC is also concerned that if this dispute is not resolved in time, it will have serious implications for future events and their success. The International Cricket Council is now waiting for Pakistan’s response and Pakistan is saying that our government has banned us from playing with India. Could put the International Cricket Council in trouble.