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, the 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, on this basis, 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 do you believe public sentiment should influence decisions made by sports governing bodies, particularly in politically sensitive contexts like India-Pakistan relations?
**Interview with Vinod Roy, Chairman of the BCCI Committee of Administrators**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Roy. You recently made headlines with your statement about isolating Pakistan from international cricket. Can you clarify your position on this matter?
**Vinod Roy:** Thank you for having me. I want to make it clear: my statement about isolating Pakistan was not a position I personally support. Rather, it was a response to the overwhelming public sentiment at the time, especially following the Pulwama incident. I was faced with pressure from the media and the public, who were largely advocating for a boycott.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that after Pulwama, you suggested treating Pakistan like South Africa during the apartheid era. This seems to contradict the Olympic Charter that upholds sports as a human right. How do you reconcile that?
**Vinod Roy:** That’s a valid concern. My statement was made under the intense public outcry against playing Pakistan. While I understand the implications of such a comparison, my intention was to reflect the sentiments of the fans and stakeholders. However, I recognize the need to promote sportsmanship above politics.
**Interviewer:** You also stated that Pakistani players are not allowed to participate in the IPL, yet India faced Pakistan during the World Cup. Some critics say the BCCI is focusing on revenue rather than principles. How do you respond to that?
**Vinod Roy:** It’s a complex situation. Yes, we could face negative consequences if we refuse to play against Pakistan, especially if it leads to loss of points in crucial matches. The suggestion was driven by financial considerations and the need to uphold competitive integrity. That said, I believe we should always compete respectfully, even with challenging rivals. We could explore neutral venues for matches if circumstances allow.
**Interviewer:** do you think your remarks will influence the future of India-Pakistan cricket relations?
**Vinod Roy:** I hope not. While my statement might have been viewed as political, I do not wish to see a complete isolation of Pakistan in cricket. There are opportunities for dialog and competition in a neutral setting that could pave the way for improved relations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Roy, for sharing your insights. As our readers reflect on your comments, we pose the question: Should sports be kept separate from politics, or do you agree that public sentiment should influence international sports relations?
