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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not participate in the World T20 until the Indian government 'publicly' guarantees security for the men and women's national teams, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar said on Thursday.
"The ICC and the BCCI have been very accommodating, but it is the Indian government's security assurance that matters the most," said Nisar while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.
"Thus far, there has been no such indication from them," he added.
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also announced that it wanted security assurance from India before it allows the team to travel to the World Twenty20 with its first group match at Kolkata scheduled for next Wednesday.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan briefed the team players and officials in Lahore on Thursday and was hopeful the Indian government will publicly announce Pakistan team's safety during the tournament.
Khan told the players the team's departure will only be possible once India gives security assurance and the government of Pakistan also clears the tour.
The ICC has already moved Pakistan's group match against hosts India to Kolkata on March 19 due to security concerns around playing in the hill city of Dharamsala.
Legal action will be taken if Pakistan do not come
On the other hand, according to the Indian Home Ministry the World T20 is going to be a safe and secure event for all touring teams and that the government will not assure security to each side separately.
"I would like to draw your attention to the fact that all necessary arrangements, including those for security have been made in the past for all international sporting events organised in India," The Times of India quoted the ministry of external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup as saying in New Delhi.
"Recently as you are aware, the South Asian Federation Games saw good and enthusiastic participation of all contingents from all SAF countries, including Pakistan. We are confident that the ICC World T20 will also be a resounding success in all aspects," added Swarup.
Swaroop believed that the security arrangements are fool proof and Pakistan's concerns are 'unjustified'.
"We have done the best possible security arrangements and if they do not come now, we will have to take the legal route. It will be very unjustified, if they do not come," he said.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:20pm
ICC is spokes-person of indian govt now. So cool it
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Mar 10, 2016 06:21pm
Well India already provided Mr. Minister, Indian govt. cant respond to every roadside politician threats. Pakistani team and citizen will be given priority over Indian citizens and thats best they can do.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:22pm
We cannot give 100% safety assurance, all we can say is we will do our best ,but given recent lapses and terrorist attacks who sucessfully penetrated our best defences ,we are not so optimistic about giving foolproof security to Pakistanis, now Pakistan has to decide.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:24pm
Matches have been Fixed, Venues have been Changed, Security has been Guaranteed, Let the Bat and the Ball talk!
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Mar 10, 2016 06:27pm
How much more security Pakistan needs? Its not life threatening.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:28pm
By Matches have been Fixed, I mean Venues have been fixed, please dont take it otherwise :)
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Mar 10, 2016 06:29pm
ICC and BCCI cannot be the guarantor for the security of our players. We need written assurance and guarantee from the Indian government or else no need to compromise the safety and security of the players for one tournament.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:30pm
How surprising, when Pakistan invites a team to Pakistan, ICC never intervenes and call it a bilateral matter between visiting team and Pak.
But in this case, ICC is more active than BCCI or GOI
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Mar 10, 2016 06:30pm
Exactly, Modi government's silence on this issue is appalling.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:31pm
Same Indians who refused to tour UAE due to politics are now lambasting Pakistan for doing the same.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:31pm
BCCI and ICC are organizing the event.. NOT Indian Government. There cannot be absolute guarantees.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:33pm
@Sunil Totally agree,it's only cricket. !!
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Mar 10, 2016 06:36pm
This is a tournament arranged and managed by clubs, not a government organized. Therefore, expect the actions accordingly.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:37pm
right demand.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:39pm
Indian government plays the same dirty politics which they played when India-Pakistan series was proposed. They will just shut their mouths and not say yes or no.
Pakistan should not send our teams until the concerned authority, that's interior ministry of India, undertakes security guarantees. In this scenario, this may be the last time India gets a hosting rights for an ICC event.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:41pm
@waseem , it is not surprising I mean the silence, all this is scripted to further push Pakistan away from international cricket, we are falling into the trap laid down by them, let the team go, if somebody cannot behave properly then the world will see that will happen. All these are empty threats, nothing will happen and if there is any untoward incident then the hosts are to be blamed.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:41pm
If it is only cricket , let me tell my friends who are claiming that Indian Govt do not have to give the guarantee , then what about the matches not played in Paksitan by Indian Team . Several times our PCB has given assurance , but Indian team are reluctant to visit . Please administrative powers remains with Govt and they have the responsibility to keep the environment peaceful not BCCI.
Syed Naseem Ahmed
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Mar 10, 2016 06:42pm
@Tazu
Because World T20 is an ICC event, in case you didn't know. BCCI is just the host.
The recent Asia Cup was an Asian Cricket Council event. Bangladesh was the host.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:42pm
In the case of the Indian Govt. indicates that Pak team also will be provided with the security at par with other teams and no special or additional security will be provided,
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Mar 10, 2016 06:43pm
Rajnath Singh had already promised para-military security.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:43pm
@Sunil , how much security India needs that you are not even prepared to play on neutral ground? That is also not life threatening.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:46pm
perfect.. If BCCI cant protect itself how can it ensure Pak team security given clear threats
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Mar 10, 2016 06:46pm
Something may happen in India to our team. And as usual the blame for it will come on Pakistan. So it is better to get an assurance from GOI first before an incident occurs and Pak is blamed for it.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:46pm
The tables have turned. That one minister has put enough questions on the security of Cricket in India. And Pakistan must and should take complete assurance from the Indian government as their own ministers etc are giving out threats.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:47pm
@Tazu
India has a say in ICC.
You know how strong BCCI is
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Mar 10, 2016 06:48pm
how can the Indian Government give assurance for an event being conducted by ICC?
Even then 11 other countries are participating. Hence Pakistan should not have any concern.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:48pm
@Saifullah
You had send in two security experts.
Ask for their views.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:48pm
How the team were earlier given green signal by our government to go to India if now they are waiting safety assurance from Indian Govt
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Mar 10, 2016 06:49pm
I don't know about PCB but BCCI is a private entity, Government of India can't give assurance on behalf of a private entity.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:49pm
@PBBIET: this is first time you are dealing with a real minister.
Let's how Pakistan team travel without assurance from indian gov. This person is Ch Nisar who is man of principles.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:49pm
Pakistan should never visit India. That's it.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:49pm
Better not to come considering your recent performances as well
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Mar 10, 2016 06:50pm
@Shahid
Last time.Are you serious.84% of ICCs income is generated by India.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:50pm
Icc and bcci is voice of govt of india. Without their consent venue would not have changed. So just have faith in bcci and icc.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:51pm
Remeber Austrialia resticted their U19
team to be the part of U19 world cup held in Bangladesh.Although there was no serious security threat in Bangladesh for Aussies.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:51pm
Has Indian GOI provided z++ security to any of the Pakistani actors and actresses visiting India regularly for professional assignment....the answer is NO but they travel India with all there apprehension. PCB should send the team with a doubt of security, it goes without saying that Pakistan will be provided best security to avoid any security threat. Because more important then Pakistanis cricket team is team is the reputation and prestige of India. Any breach or compromise in security of any cricketing sides means loss of goodwill and business opportunities with security sensitive countries like Australia and England. Personal hand written guarantee for security is unlikely mostly as it is kind of disrespect and distrust. See you at Kolkata!
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Mar 10, 2016 06:52pm
@ DR.SADAF: Do we really care about ICC events when PSL is doing well. I lost all the interest in ICC organized events. PSL is way to go in future.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:54pm
India is proven to be poor host,so they should not have been awarded as host in first place. Without team security no team should go there.It is too much risky.Safer India is hollow campaign
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Mar 10, 2016 06:56pm
@Tazu because this is an ICC event :)
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Mar 10, 2016 06:58pm
@tamil Agree, then why is the government not saying that, Per this article, Pakistan government is acknowledging that ICC and BCCI have been very accommodating, but they do not provider security, only the government of India would provide that, and so far they have not said a word on it.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:58pm
@Tazu: Because it is ICC tournament, not PCB or BCCI. So, it is not bilateral matches.
Anyhow, ICC or BCCI cannot give security as they are not governments. It is government of India that can give security. No doubt, government of India has agreed to give security to all visiting teams, else ICC would not have allowed world cup in India. But, since there are specific threat towards Pakistani team by Indian rouge elements, Indian government should give specific security to Pakistani team, else India should not hold international tournaments.
I think, if Indian government is unwilling to give specific security to Pakistan team, countering specific threat to Pakistani team, ICC should stop holding international tournaments in India and only hold tournaments where all world teams can participate safely, without any local threats.
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Mar 10, 2016 06:58pm
@joe Really man if BCCI is giving their 84% Revenue to ICC So why they are not opening their own Cricket Council. (stop this all joking)
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Mar 10, 2016 07:00pm
My State government (Mamtji) has tweeted that Pakistan team is welcome here in kolkata. What do you want more?
Union government will not do anything in this. NOW pakistan has to secide.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:00pm
@R.Subramanian
"I don't know about PCB but BCCI is a private entity, Government of India can't give assurance on behalf of a private entity."
Does BCCI also has its own government and armed forces that it can provide security to the visiting teams on its own?
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Mar 10, 2016 07:01pm
No one can give a 100% security guarantee. We can make solid security arrangements but no guarantees. Eg Even JFK, Rajiv, Indira, Benazir etc were harmed in own country. Indo Pak match should be shifted to Sri Lanka. Pak players concerns are valid.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:01pm
Now Pakistani team has legitimate excuse
That mentally we were not ready
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Mar 10, 2016 07:02pm
@Bhargav - "Fixed"...humm!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:02pm
@LS no one is talking about absolute guarantees, but the issue is that the government has so far only stated that they cannot provider security in Dharmasena. Which is the only statement by the Indian government, at no point they have stated that there will be any security.
The main issue is that the Pakistani team has been threatened by some of the political parties in India hence the security is necessary
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Mar 10, 2016 07:03pm
It is a very simple ask; either the Indian government publicly state that it will provide security to the team or admit that it cannot take the responsibility of providing 100% security. Once it is clear, the ball will be in PCB's court whether to send the team or not. The problem is that the Indian government has been mum on this issue. The BCCI played the same delay-game when the time came to play against Pakistan on a neutral venue last year. There was never a clear answer provided.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:04pm
@True Indian "Personal hand written guarantee for security is unlikely mostly as it is kind of disrespect and distrust."
well said. Nobody sends a writen guarantee.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:05pm
I can guarantee one thing that Pakistan is going to participate in the tournament.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:11pm
It will be really sad if Pakistan does not participate in World T20. This will further lead to isolation of Pakistan on World stage. We need to make sensible decision and step above the petty politics.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:11pm
You asked to change the match venue and it is done. It's up to you whether you want to play in India or not.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:11pm
@Saifullah: If BCCI is private entity than they should not manage Indian team.
ICC is not club of private entities, but it is club of cricket playing countries and team participate in ICC tournaments belong to country, not private entities. If BCCI is really private entity than all matches BCCI team (not Indian team) played or would play under the banner of ICC, are all illegal, and thus all matches played with international teams by BCCI team (as there is no Indian team) should be taken out of BCCI records and India should be fined for making fool of ICC, as India do not have Indian cricket team but have BCCI team, still play internationally at country levels.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:12pm
I really appericate Pak govt. response in the circumstances but the question is how much Pak would resist, eventually they have to go otherwise they would have to pay the dues. Anyways I am proud that Pak is steadfast on their claims and hope Pak will go and come back safe and sound
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Mar 10, 2016 07:12pm
@Harmony-1© if we know the final result already then it can be called as fixed. !!!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:14pm
@True Indian: You cannot compare Banana with Orange. Pakistani cricket team in ICC world cup is visiting India representing Pakistan, not any private club or at personal level. No actor, actresses, singers or performers visit India representing Pakistan. They visit India on private level and thus there is no need to ask India for their security. They take their own risk or are happy with security, it is up to them as individuals.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:15pm
@Amir govt of india do not provide Security. The state govt provide Security. Thats why the venue change was required.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:18pm
@punekar, @Harmony-1©, It was "Fixture" not "FIXED"
Venues for the Matches have been Scheduled for the "Fixtures"
Cant explain More!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:19pm
Great news
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Mar 10, 2016 07:19pm
Ask for Presidential security for team.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:20pm
This is just a political bubble and has no implication whatsoever on the tournament itself since the best this Pakistani team can do is to beat Bangladesh and may be, if luck favors, New Zealand. This will not make the team reach in the semis so why the cry?
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Mar 10, 2016 07:20pm
Now we are talking!!! Now ICCBCCI would know how it feels to be ignored in the name of security! India doesn't even want to play Pakistan at neutral venue but expect Pakistan to come play in their backyard?! What goes around comes around!!!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:21pm
Thank God the Pk. established found a back bone...!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:22pm
Thank You minister! you are doing wonderful job! I Appreciate it.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:23pm
@R.S. Menon . the security provided must match the level of threat for each team
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Mar 10, 2016 07:24pm
If you want to come....most welcome...if not then "We'll miss you"...
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Mar 10, 2016 07:24pm
@Nikunj here I mean India !
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Mar 10, 2016 07:25pm
It would have been good if what are necessary requirements were told in the beginning. Pak wanted change of venue ( for security reasons), it was done. So, they ask for Indian Govt assurance.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:27pm
@Saifullah ..yup in india state police gives paid service on and before match ...even for IPL ..hope this is same in pakistan
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Mar 10, 2016 07:32pm
@Bhargav : Well if only Indian politians, that too of the stature of a provincial chief minister, had allowed the bat and ball do the talking. The CM of Dharamshala(Andrapardesh) should not have brought politics into an international event. His myopia and of other such politicians has led to this situation. Lets hope sanity prevails in the end.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:33pm
99.999% cricket fans both India and Pakistan want to see the match between them. Let the decision be made as early as possible.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:33pm
@Khan if pakistan visits india to play , then close your eyes and dont watch tv.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:34pm
Security providing should be bias free as all teams needed it equally.Over & out.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:36pm
This is getting ridiculous. As a Pakistani fan, either go or don't go but enough of this 'beating around the bush'. We aren't exactly worldbeaters at the moment.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:37pm
Nice way to avoid playing and loosing to India
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Mar 10, 2016 07:39pm
ICC should have moved all matches from Dharmsala to send a clear message to the public that no threats will be tolerated.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:41pm
i sincerely wish that pakistan comes...having said that indian govt is silent in the matter because they do not want to show to the world that there will be zplus security for pak team but normal security for other team...and speaking too much of unknown threat also does not go well...but it is pak govt which is sending out confused statement...they are talking all about threat with every intention of coming...i want to say to the pakistani commentators that since india is the host,the govt would give max security to each team including pak...
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Mar 10, 2016 07:41pm
Good news! After all Pakistan team is expected to leave this Friday!
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Mar 10, 2016 07:42pm
@Saifullah BCCI does not have own armed forces, it has to take the help from Government for that they have to pay money to the Government, if BCCI does not ask for security Government won't provide.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:42pm
By not coming to the tournament , the only one losing out is pakistan. india will still host the tournament and everyone else will get to enjoy the cricket. future tournaments will also happen in india. please be realistic and make a decision. indian govt has nothing to do with this, they will provide security to all teams the same.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:47pm
Indian Central govt has no power in state matters specially security, tax, and policies etc.
Each state has their own police and forces
Best They can do is give paramilitary forces like CRPF when requested.
Defence forces are under president.
When central govt has no say in security matters of west bengal , how can they give assurance?
Pakistan public must know how federal structure of republic india works.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:54pm
searching excuse to pull out from the world cup
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Mar 10, 2016 07:54pm
@tamil so you admit that india isnt a safe country to play cricket?
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Mar 10, 2016 07:54pm
If Australia/England don't have issues , I am not sure why Pakistan have.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:55pm
Indian Prime Minister or Central Government do not have a constitutional right to guarantee or provide security. India has a federal structure and law and order remains under the control of respective state. Even if Modi wants to guarantee security, he won't be able to because Indian constitution doesn't give him that right due to India's federal structure. So asking Modi government for guarantee is pointless. If you really want to ask, ask Mamta Banerjee, CM of West Bengal where match is being played since law and order of West Bengal and Kolkata is under her and not under Modi.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:57pm
the truth is that india can't provide security to the pakistan. They know it but they can't admit it publicly because ICC can question them that if they can't provide security to the teams then why they are holding at grand tournament in their country.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:58pm
@Tazu Simple = World Cup is an ICC event, Bilateral series according to new changes is b/w two boards and not ICC, ICC can't enforce two countries to play, it's mutual b/w the two boards.
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Mar 10, 2016 07:58pm
@Sunil so are you okay with indian team visiting pakistan if pakistani political parties oppose it and extremists give threats that they will dig up pitches and wont let teams to enter stadium? Life threatening are you kidding me, we saw what you did to many musicians visiting you and how PCB chairman was treated in India so YES its life threatening for our players
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Mar 10, 2016 08:01pm
@LS BCCI and ICC are not security providers, when ICC gets bids for WC and give some country the hosting rights security becomes that country's responsibility. And that country in India's case is run by Indian Govt not BCCI
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Mar 10, 2016 08:05pm
@Tazu - This is World Cup and ICC is the organizer of all World Cups not INDIA who is only the host and hence ICC is intervening, a point which is missed by many here .
ICC actually intervened to help Pakistan because their concern rightly or wrongly was genuine . BUT NOT a genuine security concern at Kolkata. Also, the question of security came up only because of internal politics of Haryana government & Central government due to Haryana state chief minister's politically motivated statements that he would not allow the match to go on ( Haryana Chief minister belongs to the opposition party to the Central ruling party BJP.) Now the question of security does not arise at all after the demand of PCB to shift the venue to Kolkata has been accepted. Now after this change; If PCB or the government of Pakistan does not allow its team to visit Kolkata ; it will be a walk over to India. Play or give a walk over.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:06pm
@True Indian - If personal "written guarantee for security is unlikely" then which verbasl do we trust? What the CM of Dharamshala said or what Rajnath Singh promises verbally? A request for written assurance therefore is justified in view of conflicting verbals coming out.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:06pm
Just don't go please stand up for ur self why u guys selling ur self just don't go just don't go India don't care about Pakistan so Pakistan should do the same
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Mar 10, 2016 08:07pm
Bros i always appreciated ind pak cricket..
But feeling this tym pak cricket doing something rare...its wc
All teams looking on u...
If u r doing like this...
If u hav not trust us bros...
Then u hav full rights to withdraw...
9 teams still there in the wc
But we will miss pak team badly..
Anyway
Whatever pcb n govt take decision
As a cricket fan i personally also feel...cricketers security must b there..
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Mar 10, 2016 08:07pm
I think this is just an excuse to average out india’s decision of not playing in UAE. Pakistani players participated in recent Asian games in India and there were no issues at all.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:07pm
I don't see the BCCI or GOI losing too much sleep over this.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:08pm
@R.S. Menon I think you live in a fool's paradise. Other teams do not have specific threats nor do they have hateful propaganda directed against them. How can you equate the Pakistan team with other teams? There must be a public and written security assurance from the Indian government regarding the Pak team's security
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Mar 10, 2016 08:10pm
This has become a very special case now. One state clearly had stated her inability/unwillingness to provide security. Apparently internal national politics was behind that. So they moved it to another state. In such an internal political play, cricket and T20I and Pakistani teams participation has become a proverbial hot potato. The fact is it is ICC that should have made sure it did not happen. As for Pakistan, it is making sure that while they are willing to make this event a complete success, it is safe for its players as well. Indian government must show its sincerity for the success of this international event that is taking place on its soil. Remove any doubt regarding security of all participants including Pakistanis. It is her own image at stake too.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:10pm
@Truth seeker - Where does "Australia/England" come into it if threats are specific to Pakistan team???
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Mar 10, 2016 08:13pm
That's courageous news. Well done Chaudry Nisar.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:15pm
@Shahid - Agreed and point granted that India played politics and BCCI was caught on wrong foot and a default scenario, as BCCI gave assurances without cross checking with Indian government & before deterioration of political relations due to Pathankot attack. PCB has learnt from this error and is now taking permissions from Pakistan government at every step . BUT PCB and Pakistan government are both aware that THIS IS WORLD CUP. Any further attempts to exploit political scenario will cost Pakistan heavily as no more guarantees would be coming through and Pakistan will have only two choices : PLAY or GIVE WALK OVER.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:15pm
@khan what about inzi bhai, ramiz raja who are india and geting respect from all. No threat to them. They are cricketing personalities too.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:17pm
Either PCB doesn't understand how government works or it is simply trying to ruin its own cricket. In a federal government, security is ensured by state government as the police belongs to state. Central government can't speak in that matter. State government also can assure policemen, they can't give any guarantee.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:17pm
What is the need for playing?. England did not play Zimbabwe in one of the world cup matches. Just boycott the match and give India a walkover. This will send a strong message to the hardliners
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Mar 10, 2016 08:18pm
There is a clear security threat and we must not send our team to India. Pakistan should now take up the matter with the ICC to transfer all Pakistan matches to Sri Lanka or Dubai.
India is not a safe country Under Mody
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Mar 10, 2016 08:21pm
Pakistani team will suffer this politics. because they are coming late and there'll be no time for practice and also to adjust with environment.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:22pm
This is sad , Indian central govt has no administrative role to play here.They cant even if they want to.
Its s country of 1 billion people ,no one cares what few hundreds protesters have to say.
And common people busy in their lives , only see this match as entertainment.
Many of Pak cricketers and artist practicaly live here.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:23pm
Providing security is the task of state government. In case of India-Pakistan match on 19 March, the government of West Bengal has responsibility for security. Central government has nothing to do with security. If state government feel necessary, they can request paramilitary force from the center government.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:24pm
@Sarah Team are already playing In India , the qualifying matches have already started .
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Mar 10, 2016 08:28pm
CM of HP issued some irresponsible statements and Pak govt's demand for change of the venue was perfectly legitimate. Now that the venue has been shifted to kolkata and CM of W.Bengal not only welcomed Pak team but also assured full security. Therefore there is no justification for Pak govt's insistence on GOI's assurances on team's security. Law & order is a state subject and Union Govt can't do anything about it.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:29pm
@Amit then Indian Govt. permission was required and was not accorded when Pakistan was due to play series in India last year's? That time also it was series two teams.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:30pm
@Ansir What Himachal Pradesh CM said and did was wrong.... But now the venue has been changed... WI, Australia, NZ, Sri Lanka, India, SA & others are also playing in the same venue... I am sure all of them are satisfied with the security.... What is the fuss all about.... This is just a political clash of egos
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Mar 10, 2016 08:32pm
I do not think there will be any written guarantee.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:33pm
@Tazu Because it is an ICC event, not a bilateral one.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:34pm
Legal action so strange ,,,, then pakistan should take legal action against every country who refuse to come Pakistan despite securties gaurntees from govt........
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Mar 10, 2016 08:54pm
Pakistan need written assurance as threat was given by political parties
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Mar 10, 2016 08:54pm
Pakistan team alone was in threat after Indian CM statement. Therefore Indian government must assure Pakistan specifically that adequate security will be provided to the Pakistan cricket team. Ch. Nisar is right!
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Mar 10, 2016 08:56pm
Pakistan should not go to India when Indian Govt. is mum on security. If you see the history Kolkata is not a friendly venue either.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:56pm
""We have done the best possible security arrangements and if they do not come now, we will have to take the legal route. It will be very unjustified, if they do not come," he said.
Who cares for their legal route? No player can give his best under such uncertainty and we do not want the team to get further demoralised.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:57pm
I think, now govt should send the team to india because the main problem (dharmshala) has been sorted out.
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Mar 10, 2016 08:58pm
@Tazu That's because this is an ICC event unlike the bilateral series you are talking about. Still surprised ??
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Mar 10, 2016 09:01pm
When Australia didn't want to visit Bangladesh, they just told they will not come.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:08pm
I think Pakistan should send their team now,they have made their point...political leadership in Pakistan has given nothing to the poor and deprived citizens of this country and now taking away this pleasure from them is inexcusable..Ch Nisar seems like a reasonable person,he should do the right thing..
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Mar 10, 2016 09:08pm
Half Of world cup Revenue will gone if Pakistan Pulled out!
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Mar 10, 2016 09:09pm
@Sarah ..my dear friend..lets not get in the debate of who is more safer...otherwise it won't be long debate...
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Mar 10, 2016 09:14pm
@Tariq Imtiaz No bro this is T20 cricket If India can Beat Australia (2nd XI) by 3-0 Bangladesh can beat Pakistan and Sri lanka So Pakistan can also beat any team in the world its just a matter of 2 or 3 overs.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:16pm
The problem for cricket in India and pakistan is to much political interference. The politicians have some how managed to link our sentiment and emotions with the game. Thanks to so called " Cricket Diplomacy" that has done more harm then good to Indo-Pak cricket. There is neither a solution nor an alternate to this endless problem. Cricket diplomacy is fantastic tool to polarise voters of homogeneous mindset and understanding by invoking"Anti-" slogan and propaganda to keep the domestic politics shining at the cost of love for sport. Long live Cricket
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Mar 10, 2016 09:16pm
Why was Pakistan asking change of venue, so far. Now that the venue is changed, they are demanding something else. Why didnt they ask for this in the first place. Clear indication that they dont want to send the team anyway.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:17pm
PCB, get over with the security issue. Indian reputation is at risk and they will provide the best possible security to Pakistani squad.
Let's not ruin the moment and get pumped up for another clash of the giants!
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Mar 10, 2016 09:17pm
I guess the happiest person would be Afridi, after what happened in Asia Cup facing India this is his best chance to continue with his captaincy.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:19pm
@Right question What about Anti-Terrorist Front of India which is now even threatening to dig up the pitch in Kolkata if Pakistan participates? Before blaming everything on us, get your house in order first sir :)
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Mar 10, 2016 09:22pm
@waseem modi has no time for such small things..he hasn't took 1 holiday since he has become pm
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Mar 10, 2016 09:23pm
Go ahead with your legal route. It will be send to the dustbin. How many commitments to tour Pakistan, India have made but backtracked on one pretext and another. Nothing is more important then the safety and security of our boys.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:24pm
Legal action! Let India try. It has no credibility in stopping violence against foreign teams. We need to persuade other boards to stop playing in India. ICC too is an extension of BCCI as everyone knows and that is why no one listens to it.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:24pm
Pakistan must walk out of tournament to avoid bad defeat
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Mar 10, 2016 09:26pm
Pakistan should either deal with ICC or Indian government. Oneday putting the responsibility on ICC and other asking the Indian government is not happening. Both government are playing cat and mouse, needs to stop now. Any sportsperson visiting India its Indian government responsibility-Period.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:29pm
In future ICC should hold any Pakistan - India matches in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, but not India. India has proved itself to be unworthy of this international event
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Mar 10, 2016 09:32pm
@tamil Mixing politics with sports. Tamil Nadu is better to play, that nation is totally different to other nations, like Gujarat, Bihar etc.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:36pm
@Zak this will happen the day when pakistan cricket club can earn 80% of ICC revenue. Till then pakistan has to come to india to play icc events.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:36pm
@Arslan unfortunately, yes I do admit. It now appears, my country is more unsafe then yours. That is the rising reality and we are taught to blame neighbouring countries.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:38pm
@Sunil it is pitch threatening in fact. Remember the day, once upon a time these SS people dug up the pitch?
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Mar 10, 2016 09:40pm
The demand for security is perfectly justified because Indian extremists dug up the pitch in delhi back is early 2000s and have threatened to do it again. There have been far too many violent incidents targeting Pakistan such as vandalism in a gallery housing Pakistani artworks, smearing black ink on faces before launch of book by Pakistani ex minister, etc. Indian extremists are now ruling the country too.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:47pm
PCB is trying its best to not to play this tournament due to appalling performance of it's players. ICC should let Pakistan drop this tournament and carry on with WorldT20. This would also give chance to some other associate member teams who by the way are doing great.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:52pm
I see a lot of Indians here saying no one can guarantee hundred percent security. Is that the same attitude you have if there is a plan for Indian team to visit Pakistan?
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Mar 10, 2016 09:58pm
@R.Subramanian Seems like, many people do not know this, that BCCI has to pay money to the govt. for security, otherwise the govt. does not provide any security.
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Mar 10, 2016 09:58pm
@Tazu because world t20 is an icc event and obviously icc will be concerned..
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Mar 10, 2016 10:00pm
It will be a shame if pakistan does not visit but enough is enough . If they are not happy , don't come! It will be their loss not ours.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:04pm
Please avoid India, it is not safe for Pakistani players.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:05pm
Pakistan is not yet all interested in coming to India. Just looking for some excuse.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:17pm
@Bhargav You say "security has been guaranteed" -the whole issue is about Guarantee for which PCB is asking for and waiting!
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Mar 10, 2016 10:21pm
@tamil The same kind of security Pakistan offers to India to play in Pakistan. Why does not India sends "Team India" to play in Pakistan. If you give me your reasons not to come to Pakistan then we have the same reasons not to go to India. No matter what "Life goes on" Enjoy cricket in India without Pakistan.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:21pm
Now come and start playing. Indians are waiting to welcome to all. Stop doing too much drama friends. If you are very much bothered, don't come. Everybody knows you will come and play and peoples of both sides will enjoy.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:21pm
@East indian because ICC is Indian Cricket Council evev Australia And England has no say. PCB has the right not to participate in any event like Australia boycotted Under 19 World Cup due to Security concerns and threats.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:26pm
Protest against Pakistan team is 100 % correct.democracy must allow it.we must give 100% security to Pakistan .playing or not it wont affect India anyway.i think india won't give any assurance to individual team.Pak won't participate.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:32pm
Knew this was coming from Pakistan. If Govt. of Pakistan feels it is unsafe for them to play in India, please don't send the team.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:34pm
proper security should be provided. All indians would agree on that and welcome Pakistani players.
But what's "public guarantee" on security? Normally you get replacement or compensation if a guaranteed assurance fails. Is that what he is asking for ? I don't think he's clear on what to say.
anyway if it's such a big issue, pl don't come.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:35pm
Honestly no one cares whether Pakistan comes or not.I guarantee tournament Will proceed smoothly and successful .but still u r welcome..
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Mar 10, 2016 10:35pm
Its Pakistan decision whether want to play T20 WC , It's a ICC tournament if not happy dont' come. anyway Pak is no match for present Indian team..both scenarios it is going to be walkover for India...
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Mar 10, 2016 10:36pm
@Uday Kulkarni
So you are saying nothing can go wrong so then give a public guarantee simple. ATt the end everything said and done hindu extremists have said they will dig the pitch which has happened in the past with india pak match so dont sound like its all ok because it isn't.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:38pm
That guarantee is not coming for sure. Pakistan can play PSL as much as they like.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:40pm
Pakistan has a duty as a member of the international community to go to India and participate in the event. However, India did refuse to tour the UAE. Would this be tit for tat then?
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Mar 10, 2016 10:44pm
a knows that they have lost all f previous matches in Calcutta that's why they are ignoring to give assurance to the Pakistani team.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:45pm
So please do not come and let others play peacefully. Thannks
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Mar 10, 2016 10:45pm
@Fowez if u want then only come no pressures as pakistan team used to be a gr8 team but now its a team like zimbawe or keniya thats it
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Mar 10, 2016 10:45pm
Considering there are direct threats from those sitting in govt. to the intense hatred of Pakistanis on the streets of India to the recent mob takeover of BCCI office that highlights a weak domestic security system, a demand of assurance from the govt is not at all unjustified.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:46pm
@anna
the whole world knows that pak and india are arch rivals and the threats have been pak specific not to any other country so when someone is specifically threaten then of course that persons security is heightened so you cant compare equality here as no one is threatening the other teams so your argument seems senseless.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:48pm
@SG i agree with you and i dont blame them i mean come on we have to get back at indians for doing the same thing in December to us and pak did indicate that there might be problems in t20 world cup with this attitude of india
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Mar 10, 2016 10:48pm
@Tazu because sir ji it is not a bilateral series. Its abn ICC event its World cup.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:50pm
@Tazu yes because it is a ICC event.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:51pm
chodri nisar you will be my hero for the rest of the life if you did not allow to send pak
to india even i am a big of cricket.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:51pm
Indian outfit ATFI had threatened to dig up the Kolkata pitch as well. Only Indian Govt's assurance can do now.
Btw the falsehood of Indian govt is being exposed who refused to even go to UAE for Pak-India series -citing "some" reasons!
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Mar 10, 2016 10:53pm
@Zak . Pls. Stand corrected. Tamil Nadu, Gujrat, Bihar are states of India and not nations.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:56pm
If Pak team will come most welcome, if not come no problem. We are playing IPL without any Pakistani players but still super hit. If Pakistan will not come to India we have still eight top class team because Bangladesh is now a good side which can beat any team on any day. and personally i am interested to watch India-Bangladesh match instead of Ind-Pak one sided match.
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Mar 10, 2016 10:58pm
Pakistan should have accepted immediately after Dharmsala was shifted to Kolkata. Making a big issue. India will provide security for all teams. It's Pakistan to loose by delaying.
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Mar 10, 2016 11:01pm
Now Indians can get used to the taste of their own medicine.
"We want to tour but our government is not allowing."
BCCI shouldn't have refused the tour in December and shouldn't have humiliated the PCB officials who came to visit. chickens have come home to roost.
Pakistan shouldn't tour. Absolutely not!
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Mar 10, 2016 11:01pm
@waseem . Why appalling ? Govt.Of India will provide security to all teams and once any team lands in India.
We are hopeful that wisdom prevails and should Pakistan still remain adamant on "public guarantee" from the Modi Govt. then forget it and be ready for international isolation in cricket.
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Mar 10, 2016 11:03pm
Too All my fellow Indian citizens - Dont say Indian govt cant provide security because BCCI is a private institution. It's all about country's reputation and getting the opportunity to host such a big event.
Why do you think India or any country are always so desperate to pay billions to host Olympic, Asian or Commonwealth games?
To my Pak bros- Can Pak govt say Pakistan Cricket Team is 100% secure in Pakistan and they would never let anything bad happen to them??? Even if they say we all know it's not possible so all I can say is your team is as safe in India as in Pakistan.
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Mar 10, 2016 11:07pm
Nice strategy to avoid another defeat!!!Hatsoff Kohli!!
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Mar 10, 2016 11:12pm
I am an Indian and I am embarrassed at the noises coming out of India with regard to the Pakistan matches in WT20. It is all a matter of petty politics playing out and the politicians evoking nationalist sentiments for scoring points. Extremely disgusted and frustrated with this. Besides the BCCI is also a huge joke. Everyday issues with regard to ticketing and logistics come up. They seem to be a bunch of illiterate fools sitting on a huge pile of money. Look at Australia, South Africa, even Bangladesh on how they have managed to organize world tournaments without much issues.
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Mar 10, 2016 11:16pm
We need to keep Sports away from politics - personally the Indian Citizen\media need to show that they welcome Pakistan Cricket Team and it's followers in India to enjoy Indian hospitality...
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Mar 10, 2016 11:17pm
One just has to see the comments by the Indian public in Times of India website for a similar article and one can gauge the threatening attitude from the public. Games are not played with all such threats around and all Indian politicians playing their part in not letting the match happen in the actual venue. I seriously think Pakistan should cancel this trip and give the Indians a good reply for cancelling the earlier series.
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Mar 10, 2016 11:20pm
Pakistan has a special History with India and hence need special consideration from Indian Government. All prominent figures in India had talked about growing intolerance in India and on top Indian CM came out with a Hate speech. The only way forward is Modi assures Pakistan extreme Hospitality straight from the heart of every Indian , Now that's going to be painful
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Mar 10, 2016 11:22pm
Pakistan should definitely withdraw from world cup ... looking at current performance of your team Bermuda will be better replacement ..!!!
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Mar 10, 2016 11:43pm
@LS Then why Indian government interfered with the cricket series between Pak and Ind?
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Mar 10, 2016 11:49pm
@Rajeev Velagapudi If Indian govt cannot give assurances, at least stop making threats!
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Mar 10, 2016 11:49pm
@R.Subramanian ,you said BCCI is a private entity so Indian govt cant give any assurance. If that is the case, can u please tell me why BCCI needed green signal from Indian govt for UAE tour a few months ago? (which they refused to come)
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Mar 10, 2016 11:50pm
@True Indian , Artists visit india in their personal capacity, and are not officially representing Pakistan while in India. How can you compare a national team with individuals?
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Mar 10, 2016 11:51pm
@waseem
Why should Modi interven on this petty issue. No one can give public garentee. PAK team should not go. Period.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:02am
@Indian Guys
We have also demonstrated security in one day Internationals played last year between Pak and Zim. Will you guys come and play on the grounds that security has been provided in the past? We all know stories of public throwing stuff on Pakistani players whenever India was losing and matches were stopped because of safety concerns. On the other hand Dharmsala minister loudly speaks of no security for Pak team. Go and ask your minister first please.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:09am
@Dr.Sadaf We want Shahid Afridi to retire with grace not retired hurt/dead.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:37am
@SYED NASEEM AHMED India didn't ask Pakistan government for written guarantee and didn't send so Pakistan can do the same. Pakistan has the right to decide to attend or not. What is the problem?
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Mar 11, 2016 12:45am
I think that PCB and Pakistan should not send our team to India. Our dignity and honor is as equal as any other country.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:50am
@East indian excuse me but you are wrong. We don't need to attendant any ICC event where pride of Pakistan and dignity of Pakistani people are at stake. Speak for yourself only.
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Mar 11, 2016 01:05am
Where was this prestige and reputation of india when Shiv Sena ppl bursted into BCCI Offices in December when PCB Officials were there to meet BCCI? No security could stop Shiv sena ppl! Where was security when organizer of Kasuri's book opening had his face turned black with ink thrown by Shiv sena ppl! PCB is trying to eliminate any of those issues and hence we need indian govt assurity that they will be responsible if any stone or black ink is thrown at Pakistani players! Kapish!
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Mar 11, 2016 01:13am
Good move PAKISTAN. this is your fundamental right to feel safe where you are going to play.
The Indian side is feeling the heat and the pressure now.
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Mar 11, 2016 01:26am
nobody is feeling uncomfortable. .......
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Mar 11, 2016 01:27am
@Nooru52 In fact it should be 99.99%. Pakistan will lose 99.99 % of revenue if it doesn't participate in T20 world cup.
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Mar 11, 2016 01:45am
BTW Pak commentator ,umpires,Inzy,Akram already in India and feeling safe..asking for security for even a bottle of water? Is it a lethal weapon? I am not saying this will be thrown and sure this also will be banned in Match?Indian gov already said full proof security will be provided to all .Pak should come and play.
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Mar 11, 2016 02:08am
@VRM Did those players face specific threats as the Pakistani cricket team??
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Mar 11, 2016 02:20am
There are reports that a group called "Anti-Terrorist Front of India (ATFI).", which is probably the same mentally unstable group that had threatened to stop Pakistan from playing in Dharamsala, is now threatening to dig up the Culcatta pitch. If this clan likes digging so much then may be it will suite it better to work for an excavation company and get paid for digging.
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Mar 11, 2016 02:20am
If they can't tour uae for whatever reason why they pushing pak? Double standards!
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Mar 11, 2016 02:45am
If Indian Govt. gives a ''public guarantee' will Pakistan team play in Dharmashala? Even if the Indian Govt gives in, will the Pakistan Govt send team to assess all the venues and then take a call? When was the last time a Govt was asked to give 'public guarantee' of security to a particular country when it was global sporting event?
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Mar 11, 2016 02:52am
Tell them to get stuffed! The legal route will not work - not when their own Chief minister cannot promise security & the Indian Govt does not issue any reassurance either.
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Mar 11, 2016 02:53am
For whatever reasons, large populations of India and Pakistan who have other things to worry about than Cricket are dragged in to this useless event. It is better if India and Pakistan stop playing Cricket with each other and address other important issues.
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Mar 11, 2016 03:10am
@A Ali
Right response!
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Mar 11, 2016 03:23am
Its PCB humiliating themselve and I am afraid pakistan cricket team will get isolated if they stick with unrealistic demand.
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Mar 11, 2016 03:37am
This is not a bi-lateral serious. No it isnt a bilateral issue
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Mar 11, 2016 03:48am
If Pakistan refuse to participate in world T20 in India. It will not affect the charm of the mega event as Pakistan is a low ranked team and performance is poor than Bangladesh. Additionally, the penalty imposed from ICC will deteriorate PCB further. In the bottom line begger cannot be chooser at any stage
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Mar 11, 2016 04:34am
If Pakistan has an ounce of self-respect, they will not send their team. Their political parties and their cronies are threatening Pakistani players and we are so ready to lick their feet . So what is the big deal if Pakistan refuses to go ? Australia, and England also refused in the past facing a similar threat. The Indians think that Pakistan is a beggar country and they will show up at the border pleading to be let in. Show them that we are a nation of our own destiny.
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Mar 11, 2016 04:46am
To me looks PCB is finding somehow get away from this tournament to avoid humiliation.
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Mar 11, 2016 04:50am
Guys...There is no threat to any player of any team.Pakistani players are not extra ordinary that Indian govt will get engage in regards of security.This event is organised by BCCI and ICC and they have taken necessary precautions in every minute things.India has successfully organised many international events before like recent South Asian games.If not then Pakistan will have to pay heavy price for this as they are breaching the ICC code.So, like other teams u are most welcome to India to enjoy free WiFi in stadiums and great cricket;)
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Mar 11, 2016 05:02am
now it is plain politics! demand has been met and venue shifted, lets move on and watch some sports action.
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Mar 11, 2016 05:32am
Breaking news ICC have alloted associate nation team in place for Pakistan team. Now they can sit home & enjoy wt20 on television. Excellent decision
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Mar 11, 2016 06:02am
I think Pakistani team should not come to India unless my government gives reasonable response to Pakistani team. While I do not think that there is some greater danger to Pakistani team. The ignorant and irresponsible statement regarding the safety of visiting team by one of our state ministers is indeed a reason for Indian government to separately give security assurance to Pakistan team.
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Mar 11, 2016 06:33am
Pakistan does not really have an option here....if they dont come they will lose a ton of money and not to mention the reaction from ICC and BCCI. I know they will come....
On the other hand, it is anyways going to be a two or three match deal for the pakistani team considering their recent T20 form...so much for the drama!!!!
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Mar 11, 2016 06:53am
Sure, the legal route sounds great, PCB will pay you from the kitty of broken MOUs by the BCCI.
Now you know how your own medicine of evasions taste like.
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Mar 11, 2016 07:07am
Its a private not govt tournament, organised by ICC in India. So India is right that Indian Govt can not give any assurance for a particular team.
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Mar 11, 2016 07:17am
@Imad Qureshi well first of all, Indian team may not visit Pakistan for next decade if not more. Secondly, Pakistan did guarantee 100% security for Sri Lanka back in 2008...
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Mar 11, 2016 07:23am
Guys there is a terrible misunderstanding. It was ICC who said they will take legal route, not India. Why India should be bothered about who is participate in an international event. Google it out
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Mar 11, 2016 07:27am
When such type of international events are held it becomes mandatory for the host country to provide the best of security to the participating nations. It looks ludicrous that Pakistan wants exclusive assurance from Indian Govt. to that effect, which no sane establishment will provide particularly in view of having a porous border with a terrorist breeding country. Who knows, LeTor any other terrorist organization may sneak terrorists into India as
Pakistan has been expert in doing (Mumbai , Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and recently in Pathankot) to harm their own players and then put the host country in the dock.
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Mar 11, 2016 07:33am
I think more than security, pakistan politicians wants to avoid defeat on the hand of India... they are very well aware of Pak team's dismal performance against India in Asia cup
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Mar 11, 2016 07:49am
How surprising, when Pakistan invites a team to Pakistan, ICC never intervenes and call it a bilateral matter between visiting team and Pak.
But in this case, ICC is more active than BCCI or GOI
ICC and BCCI cannot be the guarantor for the security of our players. We need written assurance and guarantee from the Indian government or else no need to compromise the safety and security of the players for one tournament.
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Mar 11, 2016 08:00am
Pakistan has to admit they have bigger security concerns in pakistani soil than India ..
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Mar 11, 2016 08:23am
@Tazu Get your facts correct. This is not a bilateral series. This is ICC's event buddy!!! So obviously ICC would need to be more active!!
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Mar 11, 2016 08:45am
Neither the Government of India nor any Indian citizen is going to give any guarantees. This issue is between ICC and PCB. Pakistan is looking for excuses to pull out to save itself from the disgrace of becoming the most defeated team in this World Cup contest.
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Mar 11, 2016 09:01am
to all pakistanis
i don't think there will be any public guarantee given by the government of india.
the match has been shifted to kolkata and that state government will be providing security to your team.
if you still feel that this is not enough, then please do not come. however, please be informed that the tournament will go ahead as scheduled. the tournament will not get held up or cancelled just because pakistan did not come. do not be under any such impression. the loss from non participation will be yours and yours only.
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Mar 11, 2016 09:01am
It would be loss of pak cricket if won't travel
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Mar 11, 2016 09:20am
One thing which is beyond comprehension is that Indian Government will exercise all powers to STOP Indian team against playing Pakistan in pak or neutral venues. At that time there is no distinction between BCCI as a separate entity from GOI and so on. BCCI will take cover under the government. But opposite logic holds good when it is convenient to India. No logic can be attributed to these justification. The ultimate truth is a rich man is always above all (whether politics /sport/otherwise)
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Mar 11, 2016 09:21am
@Worth_Commenting
recently, pakistani sports persons participated in the saf games in india. were there any problems for them? did not they participate enthusiastically? were any one harmed or even threatened?
please do not over estimate your self. if you feel like participating, you come, else do not? the indian goverment will not be giving any public guarantee.
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Mar 11, 2016 09:31am
India will not give the assurance as
1.There are egos at stake here. How will officials of BCCI and ICC feel when all their efforts are not recognized and the PCB still wants government assurance.
2.Shayrayar Khan's insistence on a written assurance reflects belief over the government itself. Why should the Indian government succumb? Cricket is nothing but pure entertainment and govt cares a damn whether Pak or some other team plays in India.PCB cannot expect a red carpet welcome to its players as government is not a stakeholder in this tournament.
3.Already there are some quarters among Indian public who does not want to pak play. This strict stand by PCB will only make it easy for the ICC to knock off Pak team and please everyone in the process.
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Mar 11, 2016 09:51am
T20 World Cup is an ICC event. The host country, that is, India in present is the responsible for all arrangements including providing the security to the members of contingent of the participating country. The host country is accountable and answerable to the ICC only not to the individual participating country. It is the job of the ICC to convince and give the assurance to the participating countries including Pakistan. The India Government has already given the assurance to the ICC for providing all kinds of logistics including the security to players.
Thus, asking security assurance by the PCB and Government of Pakistan from Indian government is utter ill-logical. By doing this, the PCB/Pakistan is bringing humiliation by themselves.
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Mar 11, 2016 09:58am
Pakistan will wait ...and wait....and wait....until finally they are allowed to go. They will arrive night before the match ....will fail miserably and that is the end of it. Thanks !
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Mar 11, 2016 10:19am
Superb stand taken by Indian home ministry...
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Mar 11, 2016 10:24am
Eden Garden, one of the best cricket ground in the world, is a paradise for Rohit. Amir's all credit during Asia Cup may burst like water bubbles.
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Mar 11, 2016 10:44am
@Bhargav: Thanks for the Himachal Pradesh correction. Yes I agree it is ego &politics on both sides. However, you cant compare the playing of Australia, WestIndies, South Africa, NewZealand & the rest of the countries with Pakistan. Politics should not spoil sports but somehow in the Indo-Pak case it often does. I also feel that lately the statements emanating from India have become a lot more biased & hostile which doesn't help the cause. The CM's statement for example was like fuel to lit fire here as well & play negative politics. So lets see how this drama unfolds in the end!
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Mar 11, 2016 10:52am
@ad I am sure nothing about India-Pakistan relationship is devolved at state/provincial level. Unfortunately, sports has also been dragged into it.
The assurance needs to be symbolic just a gesture....ofcourse any sane person would know that the Indian government at federal & provincial levels will do their utmost to ensure that no international team including Pakistan gets harmed. Its too embarrassing & risky if such an incident happens> Needless to say it'll be bad for the sport of Cricket
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Mar 11, 2016 10:53am
Pakistan should linger on the issue; however, there is no harm if Indian government gives security assurance publically for Team Pakistan. The T20 event will be deprived of its color without a match between teams Pak-India.
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Mar 11, 2016 10:56am
for the sixty years Pakistan cricket team dominated Indian team because Indians could not dominate us they found way to isolate us Indians are real loser .even current Indian team is balanced side still they are insecure to play pak because if they lose it hurts their ego those who are saying it doesn't matter to them if Pakistan withdraws should know half of the tournament revenue would be generated by pak India match alone.
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Mar 11, 2016 10:58am
Just promote one more team from the preliminary round and the problem solved.
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Mar 11, 2016 11:08am
Most of the cricket fans like me have lost interest in whether Pakistan team will participate in the World T20. This security concerns will be blamed for Pakistan teams poor performance if they are allowed to participate in the tournament.
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Mar 11, 2016 11:43am
Did ICC take the legal route against Australia for pulling out of the U19 WC?
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Mar 11, 2016 12:17pm
@waseem
Why are you mixing politics with sports? This is what we have been asking of Indians until now. They are asking the same question why mix politics with sports when ICC has given the green light, why should you wait for a political statement from Govt. of India.
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Mar 11, 2016 12:23pm
There was no "specific to Pakistan" guarantee for the Dharamshala match either, so when there was a concern about Dharamshala due to some local associations protesting the venue has been shifted. Now PCB should state what specific "threat" they want a guarantee against rather than these "foolproof security" demands, which is only a proof of how foolish things are between the two countries
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Mar 11, 2016 01:02pm
Pakistan send three member team for security checking.if they find security is ok then go ahead otherwise not ok then simply avoid wt20.dont play a childishness game.behave like wise man.
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Mar 11, 2016 01:16pm
All politics and no cricket.
Check this link - http://indiatoday.intoday.in/t20-world-cup-2016/story/world-t20-west-bengal-cm-mamata-banerjee-assures-sourav-ganguly-of-foolproof-security-for-india-pakistan-clash/1/617413.html
Can't expect any Indo-Pak match .
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