Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth responded to Nasser Hussain’s statements regarding the India-Pakistan situation. Srikkanth pointed out that during the 2003 World Cup, Hussain’s England team did not travel to Zimbabwe and Kenya, suggesting he should refrain from commenting on similar issues now.
The situation intensified after Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup, and Pakistan chose to boycott their group stage match against India. Concurrently, Hussain made remarks claiming that the ICC was dominated by the BCCI, calling for equal treatment for all teams.
Srikkanth Critiques Hussain
Srikkanth referred to a YouTube video to explain that Hussain experienced a similar scenario during the 2003 World Cup when England opted out of traveling to Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Srikkanth stated:
“He (Hussain) was captain in the 2003 World Cup when England refused to go to Zimbabwe and Kenya. Why does he want to talk now? At the last moment, even Australia agreed.”
He continued:
“England was eliminated, which allowed Kenya to reach the quarterfinals. There are different rules for different teams. At that time, England was dominant. If England or any other team does it, it seems acceptable. Ultimately, the ICC’s significant revenue comes from Indian fans worldwide, giving India some leverage.”
The Pakistani government has since altered its stance, confirming that the team will play against India after an ICC delegation addressed the issue.
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Srikkanth added:
“I’m pleased that Pakistan has agreed to play; this match is crucial for world Cricket. The viewership from the subcontinent is huge. Pakistan would face significant losses by not participating. Fans would miss out on tickets, and even the hosting nation would be affected. Ultimately, Pakistan would be overlooked.”
