India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
Al Jazeera·6h ago·Anger
What Happened
Wisden's 163rd annual edition criticizes Indian political interference in global cricket. The ICC has Indian leadership: chief executive Sanjog Gupta and chairman Jay Shah, son of India's home affairs minister. Wisden describes the BCCI as India's ruling BJP's sporting arm. The 2025 Asia Cup saw politicization, with Prime Minister Modi comparing India's Pakistan victory to a military operation. Bangladesh was removed from the T20 World Cup after tensions between nations.
Key Entities
WisdenInternational Cricket Council (ICC)Jay ShahSanjog GuptaBCCIIndiaPakistanBangladeshNarendra ModiLawrence Booth2025 Asia CupIPL