India–Pakistan Match in Doubt: Pakistan Could Lose ₹300 Crore

The T20 World Cup is set to begin in just a few days, but even before the first ball is bowled, the tournament has become one of the most controversial ICC events in recent memory. Off-field tensions are threatening to overshadow the cricket, with participation disputes creating major uncertainty.

Bangladesh has already been removed from the tournament after refusing to play matches in India. Now, Pakistan appears to be on a similar course. Reports suggest that the Pakistan Cricket Board has informed the ICC that it is unwilling to play its scheduled match against India on February 15, a stance that could trigger serious consequences.

The ICC is reportedly weighing the option of withholding Pakistan’s full participation fee for the tournament if the team pulls out of the high-profile clash. The move is believed to be driven primarily by financial considerations, as an India–Pakistan encounter is central to broadcast revenues and global viewership.

Pakistan is expected to earn approximately $35 million for taking part in the T20 World Cup. However, opting out of the match against India would result in a major loss of media rights value, forcing the ICC to reassess revenue distribution and address potential broadcaster disputes.

In such a scenario, the ICC could freeze Pakistan’s earnings from the tournament altogether. If that happens, Pakistan stands to lose nearly ₹300 crore in revenue a significant financial setback that could have long-term implications.

With the tournament fast approaching, the situation remains fluid, and the final decision could have a major impact on both the competition’s structure and its financial landscape.

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