The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently faced criticism for seemingly excluding certain cities from the ICC Trophy Tour in Pakistan. This decision has not only disappointed cricket lovers in the region but has also raised questions about the ICC’s ability to remain an unbiased governing body. To omit so many cities from such a significant event is to deny their people their rightful place in the celebration of a sport they cherish. Cricket has historically been seen as a game that unites people across borders and backgrounds.
However, this move appears to place political pressures against the spirit of inclusivity. The ICC’s role is to promote cricket as a global sport, free from regional disputes, and decisions like this cast doubt on its commitment to fairness and impartiality. It is imperative for the ICC to reconsider its actions and apply principles of fairness.
Wasif Khaliq Dad
Rawalpindi
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