Pakistan's India Boycott Threatens 40 Billion PKR ICC Fund, PCB Faces Financial Crisis

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) risks losing approximately 40 billion PKR (USD 144 million) from ICC funds if it boycotts the T20 World Cup match against India.
• The potential penalty stems from refusing to play India in the T20 World Cup, with the ICC's governing board having the power to impose sanctions.
• Broadcasters, who paid USD 3 billion to ICC, heavily rely on India-Pakistan matches, estimating USD 250 million or more per game, and could seek compensation for cancellations.
• PCB has already spent 18 billion rupees on stadium upgrades for the Champions Trophy, impacting earnings, and faces further financial challenges without ICC shares.
• Despite other revenue streams like PSL franchise fees (USD 42 million annually), PCB's significant expenses and lack of recent audited financial reports raise concerns.