Pakistan Hosting ICC Event for India; Host Country’s Instability Makes It Unwise Choice

Pakistan Hosting ICC Event for India; Host Country’s Instability Makes It Unwise Choice

In a move that was expected but still met with skepticism by many, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its willingness to host next year's Indian Premier League. However, several questions remain over whether this will ultimately benefit the game of cricket or perpetuate tension between two nations.

With anti-Indian sentiment running high in both countries, it seems more like a case of pragmatic calculation from those closely tied to the world of cricket. Pakistan hosts only 10 out of its 19 Test matches due to security concerns, whereas India hosts all its home games without any significant issues.

Critics point out that this event could lead to an emotionally charged atmosphere with the volatile public and potential repercussions for players and staff attending. Even a minor incident might cause irreparable harm to their relationship.

The situation is far from simple - it involves geopolitics in India's neighborhood and the complex dynamics at play between major nations like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan has never hosted international cricket outside its capital, making this a bold statement that could test relations further. For countries with less contentious ties to these powerful neighbors, hosting an ICC event appears sensible given the current circumstances.

However, there seems to be much skepticism among experts regarding how long stability will persist in these governments. As of now neither India nor Pakistan can make firm commitments about future plans due to lack of clarity on who's driving behind curtains from their leaders' offices.

We hope that both nations prioritize cricket as it gives an opportunity for them to engage and resolve some differences peacefully, before everything turns into a battle over ideological differences once again. -