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West Indies Legend Accuses ICC Of Giving India Unfair Advantage, Says ‘ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board’

The West Indies great did not hold back and he went on to say that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a large say in the decisions of the ICC.

West Indies cricket great Andy Roberts has severely criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing the body of favoring India when it comes to scheduling marquee events.

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His comments are just days after West Indies legend Viv Richards raised an eyebrow over why India will host all their Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. Roberts has now targeted the ICC for prejudging India’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal venue as well.

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The retired fast bowler did not hold back and he went on to say that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a large say in the decisions of the ICC.

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 “Something’s got to give… India can’t get everything. The ICC must say no to India at times. India even had an advantage at last year’s T20 World Cup, where they knew in advance where their semi-final would be played,” Roberts told Mid-Day.

“At the Champions Trophy, India did not have to travel at all. How can a team not travel during a tournament?” the 74-year-old asked

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 “To me, the ICC stands for the Indian Cricket Board. India dictates everything. If tomorrow, India says, ‘listen there should be no no-balls and wides,’ take my word, the ICC will find a way to satisfy India,” he said.

There have been several cricketers who have accused India of getting unfair advantage in Dubai, as the Indian Team played all of their matches in Dubai.
  
  
  
  
 

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Daisy Mehta

Daisy Mehta

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Daisy Mehta is a sports news writer with 2 years of experience in journalism. She loves cricket and covers all kinds of news about the game, from match highlights to player interviews. Daisy graduated from Jesus and Mary College (DU) and has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the Delhi School of Journalism (DU). She has worked with well-known media companies like ABP Network, Zee Media, and Outlook, where she learned a lot about sports reporting. Before her articles are published, they are checked by the News Desk team to make sure everything is accurate. Daisy is committed to providing reliable information, making her a trusted source for sports news. In her free time, Daisy enjoys traveling and playing badminton. You can connect with her on LinkedIn for more updates and insights!

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First published on: Mar 12, 2025 11:14 AM IST


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