India‘s statement of isolating Pakistan in the world of cricket turned out to be political, BCCI Committee of Administrators Chairman Vinod Roy said that the announcement was made keeping in view the public opinion.
Vinod Roy, the head of the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court in the Indian Cricket Board, clarified in an interview that he was not a supporter of isolating Pakistan in the world of cricket, but made such a statement considering the public opinion. When asked that after the Pulwama incident, he demanded Pakistan to treat South Africa like the apartheid era, but was this demand not against the Olympic Charter, which includes sports as a human right?
Vinod Roy said that Pakistani players are not allowed to play in IPL, while we had a match against them in the World Cup on June 16, the general idea was that the competition should be refused, newspapers were also giving the same news, a TV. It was even said on the channel that BCCI only wants to play with Pakistan for the sake of revenue. What should have been my reaction in such a situation? I said that if we refuse to play, we will lose 2 points and if the competition is in the semi-final, then what will we do. Instead of shooting myself in the foot, I made a statement to isolate Pakistan. gave
According to the report, when he was asked if he really wanted to isolate Pakistan in world cricket, he bluntly said that he did not want to do so. Can’t go and play but can compete with any country at a neutral venue.
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**How does Vinod Roy propose to navigate the balance between financial incentives and ethical considerations in international cricket matches?**
**Interview with Vinod Roy, Chairman of the BCCI Committee of Administrators**
**Interviewer:** Vinod, thank you for joining us today. You’ve recently made headlines regarding the isolation of Pakistan in cricket. Can you clarify your stance on this matter?
**Vinod Roy:** Thank you for having me. It’s significant to clear up that my comments were not an endorsement of isolating Pakistan. Rather, they were made in response to overwhelming public sentiment following the Pulwama incident. I felt it was necessary to express a position that resonated with what many were thinking at the time.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the Pulwama incident, which certainly stirred strong emotions. However, your comments were seen as echoing sentiments reminiscent of apartheid sports policies. How do you reconcile that with the Olympic Charter’s stance on sports as a human right?
**Vinod Roy:** That’s a valid point, and I understand the concern. My demand was more a reflection of the intense feelings stemming from national sentiments rather than a literal call for isolation in the strictest sense. It’s complex. We operate in an environment where emotions run high, and while I believe in sports as a unifier, I also had to consider the prevailing public opinion.
**Interviewer:** You also mentioned the difficulties regarding financial incentives when playing against Pakistan, particularly in light of the current cricketing landscape. How do you view the balance between financial needs and ethical considerations in such a scenario?
**Vinod Roy:** The financial aspect is indeed a factor. The view that we engage with Pakistan purely for revenue is simplistic. If we were to refuse play and subsequently lose points or miss crucial matches, it would be damaging. The challenges we face are about striking a balance—acknowledging public sentiment while ensuring the integrity of India’s cricketing ambitions.
**Interviewer:** You’ve stated that you do not desire to isolate Pakistan completely. Given the intense rivalry and historical context, would you be open to matches at neutral venues in the future?
**Vinod Roy:** Absolutely. I believe in the spirit of competition. If we can facilitate matches in neutral venues, that would be ideal. It allows for sporting engagements without the baggage of political tensions—hopefully paving the way for a new chapter in Indo-Pak cricket relations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Vinod. Before we wrap up, I’d like to pose a question to our readers: In light of these statements and the complex relationship between India and Pakistan in cricket, do you think public opinion should dictate sporting relations, or should sports remain separate from politics? Where should we draw the line?
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