When India says no – Cricket boycott grind Pakistan and bangladesh over ₹ 350 Crore
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This come after a Retired Bangladesh Army Officer Who is Close to the Current Interim Government Starred a Controversy when He Said That The Northeastern States Should BE Occupied by the Occul Pakistan.
“If India Attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh Should Occupy The Seven States of Northeastern India. I think it is necessary to start difficults with china on a Joint Mintary Arrangement in this revital (Retd.) Alm Fazlur Rahman Wrote in a Facebook Post on Tuesday (April 29, 2025). The asia cup, involving India, Pakistan, and bangladesh am India was also Scheduled to Travel to Bangladesh for a White-Ball Series that Included Three Odis and Three T20is.
Given the current situation, that tour is unlikely to happy, according to sources close to development. The Bcci Mantains that they will cross the bridge when it comes. Other than the Diplomatic Situation, the other point of Content for the Bcci will be the safety and security of the Indian Cricket Team in Bangladesh, Media Reports Confirm. There is a possibility of India not playing against Pakistan in any tournament, including the ICC champions trophy and the icc cricket world cup (t20is and odis).
India’s Boycott: What Pakistan and Bangladesh Stand to Lose
If India refuses to play against Pakistan and Bangladesh, it will dent bot boards’ Financial Health.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB): Huge Dependence on India
The matches involving India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup or ICC tournaments are among the most-watched sporting events globally. The 2023 Odi World Cup Match Between India and Pakistan Saw Over 35 Crore Views, and the ICC Earned Close to $ 3-4 Million perch in broadcast rights, of which the Member Boards, LIKE THE PAKICTAN CRICT (Pcb) receive a share. With India’s No-Play Policy in the Asia Cup or ICC Tournaments, Pakistan is set to lose close to $ 12–15 million per tournament cycle, which can jump to approximately $ 20 millions of 4-age.
Total Estimated Loss (Per ICC Cycle):
INR 165–220 Crore ($ 20–26 Million) Approximately
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB): How much will they lose?
The last time India toured bangladesh was in 2022, and it helped The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Earn Close to INR 70-80 Crore ($ 9-10 Million) Approximately. The Indian Cricket Team Traveling to Any Other Part in the World Results in Sell-Out Stadiums, Indian Sponsors Playing Their Part, and Boosting TV Viewership in Both Countries.
Revenue Loss Estimate (If India Refuses Future Tours):
Bilateral Series Every 3-4 years: Each Missed Tour = Rs 70–100 Crore Loss
Going forward, India might demand to play in a different group in ICC tournaments and that would mean, there might not play eater of the two teams, Pakistan or Bangladesh. This will result in a shared broadcast pool loss of approximately Rs 20–30 Crore per Cycle.
Total Estimated Loss (Per ICC Cycle):
INR 100–130 Crore ($ 12–15 Million)
The Indian Market is Linked to 80 Percent of ICC’s Global Revenue, with India set to receive $ 230 million per year in ICC’s New Revenue Cycle (2024–27). India can influence broadcast deals – if matches with Pakistan/bangladesh are avoided, networks might pay less overall.
Conclusion:
PCB Cold Lose Close to INR 220 Crore, and BCB approximately ICC Cycle ICC Cycle.
Beyond Money, it would also also affect player development, Global Exposure, and Regional Cricketing Diplomacy.
