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Cricket is a global sport that flourishes in unity, passion and fair competition. As the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), J Shah Shah is a major influence, which is responsible for ensuring that all members of the game should be ruled out fairly and equally. It is very important that their leadership remains neutral, which promotes harmony and transparency in the world of cricket.
Any enthusiastic imbalance towards a particular cricket board can create conflicts and resentment in member states.
The ICC should be a neutral body that prefers the collective development of the game rather than individual interests. Promotes confidence that promotes fair decision -making, encourages healthy competition, and strengthens international relations within the cricketing community.
All stakeholders have to ensure that the game is free from national politics to maintain the integrity of cricket. Instead of engaging in these debates, the ICC leadership, which can introduce political prejudice, should focus on a fair game, equal opportunities and cricket worldwide.
The importance of the BCCI within the ICC has often made critics a name for the ICC as the Indian Cricket Council highlights India’s dominance in world cricket affairs.
India’s dynamic cricket culture translates into high television rights, sponsorship deals, and ticket sales, which provide financial muscles to the BCCI. It allows the economic power board to influence decisions within the ICC, such as the rights of hosting the tournament, the schedule, and the rule.
The BCCI’s strategic diplomacy and lobbying skills are also the key to its dominance. Although the ICC operates on a democratic framework, the BCCI’s financial flag provides a significant benefit during the board meetings. The Indian Cricket Board has historically used its economic importance to overcome decisions and ensure that Indian interests are given priority, whether they are scheduled, participating in taxes, or hosting rights.
This economic power translates into political influence within the ICC, and forms policies in favor of Indian cricket’s interests.
Indian Jay Amitabi Shah is the current chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and he began his tenure on December 1, 2024.
Earlier this month, during the political tension of Pakistan and India, J Shah Shah expressed solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces during the recent border tension with Pakistan after publishing a statement on Instagram.
Famous Australian journalist Malcolm Kon has accused the governing body of the game after a controversial social media post by ICC chairman J Shah Shah of “amazing hypocrisy”.
When the post was deleted later, he raised eyebrows internationally, especially seeing Jay Shah’s status as the head of a neutral global organization.
Malcolm Kon raised the question of the ICC’s silence, especially in the Australian Test series in December 2023, contrary to his behavior with Usman Khawaja.
To maintain the integrity of the game, Jay Amit Bhai Shah has to ensure that all the cricket board gets equal opportunities, support and respect. Tournaments, funding and scheduling policies should be prepared keeping in mind the interests of all partners, considering the interests of all partners.
Cricket should have a chance to unite nations instead of deepening the divisions. When influential figures within the ICC express political sentiments, it threatens to separate some member boards and remove the real essence of the game.
On the other hand, if such a post or statement came from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Indian media may have launched a propaganda and demanded that the ICC take action against Mohan Naqvi, and he did not decide on this place.
Now it is a suitable and important time for all members of different cricket boards around the world to come together and raise their voices collectively. They should strictly request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to establish and enforce a permanent and uniform policy, which applies equally to all its members board.
Cricket should be free from politics. Such a policy should ensure fair, transparent and accountable in the entire cricketing community. No individual, team, or national board should be considered above the law or should not be treated with inappropriate priority.
The integrity of the game depends strictly on the global implementation of the equal behavior and the rules and regulations.
There have been numerous incidents where the ICC has either intervened or has taken an eye on the players who are trying to use the cricket field for politically accusing messaging. The time has come for the world to focus on the reality of India’s dramatic stance.
It is ironic that the ICC chairman is willing to compromise on the integrity of the premiere event of cricket. How is it that Jay Shah, who forbade Usman Khwaja from advocating Palestine, can pay an open tribute to the Indian Armed Forces? Although the ICC imposes a strict policy against political expression in the field, many people say such rules are applied as selected. What do the ICC say about it?
The governing bodies of sports should be neutral and separate from the movements that look naturally biased. This platform should not use individuals to advance personal loyalty under the guise of nationalism.
Who is going to challenge Jay Shah? As the Chairman of the ICC, his loyalty to India raises significant concerns about the interests of the interests for many stakeholders. It is very important for all cricket boards, including the Pakistan Cricket Board, to call Shah’s resignation from the ICC.
The ICC faces online criticism. This came in light of his first decision to ban Australia’s Usman Khwaja from showing a symbol of peace on his bat, while simultaneous chairman Jay Shah has been allowed to give political statements supporting the Indian Armed Forces during the ongoing tensions in India.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should formally request that the ICC clarified JJ Shah’s political statements, as the council has not yet commented on these important issues.
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