If the dispute between Pakistan and India in the Champions Trophy is not resolved, the International Cricket Council (ICC) could face financial losses. Pakistan’s current stance against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could impact ICC’s revenue for the current cycle.
The Pakistani government has already stated that if India does not participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan will boycott the matches. According to the ICC schedule, India is set to host four major events from 2024 to 2031. Pakistan’s policy of not sending its team to India could make it impossible for Pakistan to participate in these events.
India is set to host the Women’s World Cup in 2024, the T20 World Cup in 2026, the ICC Champions Trophy in 2029, and the World Cup in 2031. If Pakistan withdraws from these events, it will impact broadcasting revenues, as the ICC has already sold broadcast rights for the period up to 2027 for $3.2 billion.
If Pakistan withdraws from ICC events, the value of these broadcast rights could drop. The revenue from these rights is then shared among the member boards, so all boards will feel the impact of the decreased earnings. Matches between Pakistan and India have consistently attracted large audiences, and ICC broadcasters insist on having these encounters in every event.
Without a Pakistan vs. India match, broadcasters will also lose out. After the Pakistani government’s current position, there is growing concern within the ICC.
