Saqlain Mushtaq Alleges BCCI Influence on ICC for Pitch Tweak Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash

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News18•12-02-2026, 08:16
Saqlain Mushtaq Alleges BCCI Influence on ICC for Pitch Tweak Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash
- •Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq suggested the ICC might be influenced by the BCCI to alter the pitch in Colombo before the India vs Pakistan game.
- •Mushtaq claimed that with modern technology and groundsmen, the pitch can change, hinting at BCCI's sway over the ICC.
- •The high-profile India-Pakistan match is scheduled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
- •Saqlain's comments sparked controversy, implying a potential pitch alteration could force Pakistan to reconsider their playing XI.
- •The discussion also touched upon team selection, specifically the underutilization of pace-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.
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