IND vs BAN: "I Don't Think We're Favored By The ICC,": BCCI Chief Roger Binny Responds To Controversy Over India-Bangladesh T20 World Cup Match

BCCI Chief Roger Binny has responded to the two’s allegations, claiming that no nation, including India, receives special privileges at ICC events despite being a “major powerhouse” in cricket.

The recent India-Bangladesh T20 World Cup Super 12 encounter sparked some controversy, with first Nurul Hassan accusing Virat Kohli of faking fielding, and then there was a significant uproar about the umpires restarting the match too soon after a rain stoppage.

“Not fair. I don’t think we’re favored by ICC. Everyone gets the same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we’re all treated the same,” Roger Binny told ANI at an event in response to the “controversy”.

Roger Binny, the president of the BCCI, stated on Friday that the government will make the final decision about Team India’s trip to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup. Pakistan is slated to host the upcoming Asia Cup in 2023, followed by the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, therefore flagship events are expected to be staged there. India and Pakistan’s cricket rivalry is one of the most exciting in the sport.

“That is not in BCCI’s hands. That has to be done from the Government’s side. They give the clearances,” BCCI chief Roger Binny.

“We cannot say where our team has to go”: Roger Binny

Roger Binny has previously stated that the board relies on the government’s judgment and does not make decisions on the Indian team’s visit to Pakistan or other nations.

“That is not our decision. We cannot specify where our team must travel. If we leave the country or other countries come here, we must obtain permission from the government. We are unable to make that decision on our own; we must rely on the government “Binny had spoken on Team India’s trip to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.

When the rain started, Bangladesh was leading the chase in terms of DLS par score, but once play resumed, they started to crumble like nine pins and eventually lost by five runs. India moved one step closer to the semi-final qualification with the victory.

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