No means you’ll be able to say that: BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after weird claims

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Roger Binny has responded to Shahid Afridi’s claims that India are favoured by the ICC in international tournaments.

Mumbai,UPDATED: Nov 5, 2022 12:06 IST

File photograph of Roger Binny. (Courtesy: PTI)

By India Today Web Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Roger Binny hit again Shahid Afridi after the latter’s allegations that the International Cricket Council is biased in direction of India in international tournaments. Afridi’s feedback got here after Bangladesh misplaced to India, successfully placing Pakistan in a troublesome place of their Super-12 group within the T20 World Cup.

“You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan & will get the best umpire awards,” Shahid Afridi stated on Saama TV.

“Given the amount of rain that happened, the game resumed immediately after the break. It is very evident that many things were involved, the ICC, India playing (the game), the pressure that comes with it, there are many factors involved. But Litton’s batting was amazing. He played positive cricket. After six overs, we felt that if Bangladesh didn’t lose wickets for another 2-3 overs, they would have won the match. Overall, the fight shown by Bangladesh was brilliant,” Afridi additional added.

The BCCI president has hit again on the similar and stated that it was not proper of Afridi to make these remarks.

“Not fair. I don’t think we’re favoured by ICC. Everyone gets same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we’re all treated the same,” Binny instructed ANI.

After their win in opposition to Bangladesh, India have put themselves on the prime of their group and are anticipated to qualify by means of to the semi-finals of the match. Pakistan and Bangladesh should play a decider amongst themselves after which anticipate the outcomes of India and South Africa’s sport to be of their favour.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

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Nov 5, 2022