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 he was asked that after the Pulwama incident, he demanded Pakistan to behave like South Africa during 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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What are the potential implications of Vinod Roy’s stance on isolating Pakistan for the future of cricket diplomacy?
**Interview with Vinod Roy, Chairman of the BCCI Committee of Administrators**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Roy. Your recent statements regarding isolating Pakistan from cricket have stirred quite a debate. Can you clarify your stance on this issue?
**Vinod Roy:** Absolutely, and thank you for having me. I want to emphasize that I am not a proponent of isolating Pakistan in the world of cricket. My comments were made in response to public sentiment following the Pulwama incident, where people were expressing strong opinions about not playing against Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** There are concerns that your comments might go against the Olympic Charter, which regards sports as a human right. How do you reconcile this?
**Vinod Roy:** That’s a valid point. I understand the implications of my words. The demand I mentioned about Pakistan needing to act like South Africa during the apartheid era was indeed a reflection of the political climate at the time. Ultimately, I believe in competition, but I also recognize the intense emotions these situations evoke.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the financial aspects of playing Pakistan, with allegations that the BCCI is driven by revenue. How do you respond to this?
**Vinod Roy:** It’s a tough position. Refusing to play Pakistan would result in loss of points and could jeopardize our standing in the tournament. I made that statement about isolation more as a tactical move to navigate the pressures we faced. While I didn’t want to shoot myself in the foot, I also acknowledge that cricket should ideally be a platform for diplomacy and sporting spirit.
**Interviewer:** You’ve stated that while you don’t want to isolate Pakistan, you are open to playing at neutral venues. Is that a feasible option moving forward?
**Vinod Roy:** Yes, I believe it is. Competing at neutral venues allows both teams to engage without the heavy political baggage that can influence encounters. It’s essential for the sport and for fostering relationships in the cricketing community.
**Interviewer:** As a final question, do you think the cricketing community will support calls for isolation, or is your view of more competition the way forward?
**Vinod Roy:** That’s a significant question. The cricketing community is varied, and opinions will differ. However, dialog and competition can pave the way for better understanding. I hope we can focus on that rather than divisive approaches.
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**Debate Question for Readers:** Given the complexities of politics in sports, do you agree with Vinod Roy that isolating Pakistan is not the solution, or do you think a strict stance is necessary to make a political statement? What is your take on the balance between sportsmanship and political responsibility in cricket?