Clouds of crisis are looming over the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan to be held in Colombo on 15 February. about this match Pakistan government refuses to play Has been done
If this happens, it could cause huge loss to ICC, broadcasters and Pakistan Cricket Board. The total estimated cost of the India-Pakistan World Cup match is said to be Rs 4500 crore.
Will Pakistan Cricket Board become bankrupt?
Pakistan itself may have to suffer the biggest loss due to this match not happening. Pakistan Cricket Board gets about 5.75 percent of ICC’s revenue annually. This price is approximately Rs 314 crore. If Pakistan does not play the World Cup match against India, then it may have to lose this amount directly.
At the same time, if the PCB remains adamant on the decision of the Pakistan government, then it may have to compensate for the loss of the match between India and Pakistan. That means ICC can ask PCB to compensate for this by cutting its revenue. ICC has made it clear in its release that PCB should either resolve this matter or it may have foreseeable consequences. This step of Pakistan can bankrupt the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Complete mathematics of earnings of India-Pakistan match
now if World Cup match between India and Pakistan Talking about the total earning, it has been estimated to be Rs 4500 crore i.e. 500 million US dollars. In this, about Rs 300 crore is earned from ads. A 10-15 second ad slot during this match costs Rs 25 to 40 lakh.
Apart from this, both the boards may have to suffer a loss of Rs 200 crore each if this match does not take place. The Indian Cricket Board is the richest cricket board in the world, it will compensate for this loss, but it may be difficult for Pakistan to do so. Apart from this, there can also be a loss of hundreds of crores due to ticketing system, sponsors etc.
That is, on financial issues, this is like Pakistan shooting itself in the foot. Minister of Government of Pakistan and Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi This step may be appreciated diplomatically in the country, but internally it is a step that will bankrupt the board and cause a big loss to the cricket eco system of the country.