The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman responded to Pakistan TeamDirector Mickey Arthur’s criticism regarding the Pakistan vs. India match.Arthur had voiced his disappointment about the match appearing more like a’BCCI event’ than an ICC one. In response, the ICC chairman mentioned thatthey would assess the criticism.
He acknowledged that criticism is common for all events, and they wouldconsider feedback to improve future events. The chairman emphasized thatthis particular event was still in its early stages, and they wouldevaluate how it unfolds to identify potential changes and enhancements forWorld Cups and cricket-related offerings.
He concluded by expressing confidence that the event would ultimately be anoutstanding World Cup and suggested taking a wait-and-see approach.
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur had expressed his disappointment overthe limited presence of Pakistani fans at the eagerly anticipated India vs.Pakistan ICC World Cup match held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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He commented that the atmosphere didn’t resemble an ICC event and felt morelike a bilateral series or a BCCI-sponsored event. He noted the absence ofpopular Pakistani chants like ‘Dil, Dil Pakistan.’ These remarks were madeduring a post-match press conference.