Kolkata : Former West Indies legendary pacer Andy Roberts has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) for ‘favouring’ India in various ways.
Roberts’ remarks came after ICC decided to follow BCCI’s demand of hybrid model in holding all India’s matches at Dubai in ICC CT 2025 , instead of going to Pakistan for security reasons. India eventually won the Champions Trophy in dominant fashion, but criticisms didn’t leave them.
‘”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,” Andy Roberts told Mid-Day.
Furthermore, Roberts urged the ICC to put their foot down at times and refuse the BCCI’s request at times as well. “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. At the Champions Trophy, India did not have to travel at all. How can a team not travel during a tournament?” he added.
