BCCI Responds After ICC Warnings Pakistan Over India T20 World Cup Clash
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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla backed the ICC’s warning that Pakistan could face sanctions for boycotting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo, framing it as a broader issue of sportsmanship and potential penalties. Pakistan’s move is seen as a political protest linked to Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament; the ICC signaled punishments could include a walkover, docking World Test Championship points, and other sanctions. Shukla said BCCI will not comment further until it consults the ICC, while the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash looms.
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