ICC told to scrap 'fixed' India vs Pakistan fixtures starting 2026 T20 World Cup: 'You're manipulating the audience'
Hindustan TimesEven though India and Pakistan have not played each other in a bilateral series since early 2013, for the last 10 years, both teams have squared off in every ICC event. Starting with the 2013 Champions Trophy, India and Pakistan have battled across all editions of the 50-over World Cup, the T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy. But while it is obvious that India vs Pakistan games are a treat for the public eye, more so in ICC events, it should not be pre-scheduled, feels former English cricketer David Lloyd. It's just wrong.” The scheduling and the formatting of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup has faced a lot of flak, especially in the Super 8s. Lloyd talks more loopholes in the 2024 T20 World Cup Another absurd takeaway from this World Cup is how there are different rules for both semi-finals.