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 the BCCI Committee of Administrators plan to address the ongoing debate between public sentiment and the principles of sportsmanship in international cricket?
**Interview with Vinod Roy, Chairman of the BCCI Committee of Administrators**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Roy, you’ve recently made headlines with your comments about isolating Pakistan in cricket. Can you clarify your position on this issue?
**Vinod Roy:** Certainly. My statement regarding isolating Pakistan was largely a reflection of public sentiment at the time. I want to be clear that I do not support the isolation of any nation in sports. My comments were made in a context where there was massive public outcry after the Pulwama incident, and the prevailing thought was that we should refuse to play Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that after Pulwama, you called for treating Pakistan like South Africa during the apartheid era. Some critics say that this stance contradicts the Olympic Charter, which promotes sports as a human right. How do you respond to this?
**Vinod Roy:** I understand the criticism, and it’s a complex situation. My comments were made in the heat of the moment, influenced by the sentiments of the Indian public. I believe sports should foster goodwill, but in that situation, I felt the need to reflect people’s feelings. However, I don’t truly wish to isolate Pakistan from cricket.
**Interviewer:** Given the circumstances, you faced pressure not to play Pakistan, yet you also acknowledged the importance of the revenue from such matches for the BCCI. How do you reconcile those conflicting interests?
**Vinod Roy:** It was indeed a delicate balance. If we had refused to play, we risked losing important points in a World Cup scenario. The team’s performance and the financial implications matter, but so do public sentiments. I had to consider what was best for cricket in India, and that led me to make my statement.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, you’ve suggested that while you cannot play in India, matches could still occur at neutral venues. Is that a viable resolution?
**Vinod Roy:** Absolutely. Competing at neutral venues can be a solution that allows for continued international cricket relations while respecting the sentiments of fans. It’s essential to find a way to navigate these challenges without sacrificing the sport itself.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Roy. Readers, what do you think about the balance between sportsmanship and political sentiment in cricket? Is it right to mix public opinion with decisions about international sports? Let’s discuss.
