Cricket fans are buzzing over Kris Srikkanth’s savage takedown of Nasser Hussain, dredging up 2003 World Cup ghosts in defense of India’s position amid the 2026 T20 World Cup Pakistan controversy.
It all started when Hussain lambasted ICC for perceived BCCI favoritism after Pakistan threatened to ditch India matches post-Bangladesh’s pullout, before their government greenlit participation.
Srikkanth, the straight-talking ex-opener, unleashed on YouTube: ‘Remember 2003? You captained England, boycotted Zimbabwe and Kenya over safety, crashed out, and Kenya hit quarters. England called the shots then—now you’re whining? One rulebook for all, or none.’
He spotlighted India’s economic muscle: ‘ICC thrives on Indian fans’ passion and dollars. Power dynamics evolve—yours peaked before; ours rules today.’
Praising Pakistan’s reversal, Srikkanth said, ‘Thrilled they’re playing. Indo-Pak battles are cricket’s heartbeat, igniting global frenzy. No-shows doom the boycotter most, breeding isolation. Keep politics sidelined.’
This verbal joust reveals cricket’s high-stakes chessboard. As 2026 approaches, Srikkanth’s bold stance cements India’s commanding narrative in world cricket.