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Inzamam ul Haq Calls for IPL Boycott Amid Champions Trophy Row

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'We can give solid answers ...': Saqlain Mushtaq challenges India to multi-format contest against Pakistan to prove dominance

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The cricket world is abuzz with controversy as Inzamam ul Haq, a Pakistan legend, has called for a global boycott of the Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the ongoing Champions Trophy row. This comes after England greats Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton sparked a debate by claiming that the Indian team was handed an unfair advantage by playing all their games at a single venue, Dubai. The Indian government's decision not to give clearance to the Rohit Sharma-led side to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions and security concerns led to the ICC scheduling all their matches in Dubai.

Inzamam ul Haq has reminded other cricket boards that India does not allow their players to participate in overseas leagues, while players from foreign countries are allowed to play in the IPL. He has urged other boards to unite in boycotting the IPL, citing the need for fairness and equality in the sport. The BCCI's contract with its players does not allow them to play in overseas leagues unless they announce their retirement from Indian cricket, which includes the IPL and domestic tournaments. Inzamam's call for a boycott has sparked a heated debate in the cricket world, with many questioning the fairness of the BCCI's policies.

The Champions Trophy controversy has also led to a war of words between former Pakistan players and the BCCI. Saqlain Mushtaq, another Pakistan legend, has thrown a challenge to India, asking them to play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 10 T20Is against Pakistan to establish their superiority. The recent results between the two teams have suggested a huge gulf in their performances, with India decimating Pakistan in their group stage showdown. However, Saqlain Mushtaq is not ready to accept that the rivalry between the two teams is dead, and has called for a multi-format contest to prove India's dominance.

The cricket world is waiting with bated breath to see how the situation unfolds, with many calling for a resolution to the controversy. The BCCI's policies have been questioned by many, and it remains to be seen how they will respond to Inzamam's call for a boycott. The Indian team's performance in the Champions Trophy has been impressive, but the controversy surrounding their advantage in the tournament has taken the spotlight away from their achievements. As the Champions Trophy enters its final stages, the cricket world is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the tournament, and the resolution of the controversy surrounding the BCCI's policies.

Here are the match scores and player statistics for the Champions Trophy:

  • India vs Pakistan: India won by 10 wickets
  • India vs South Africa: India won by 5 wickets
  • Pakistan vs New Zealand: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
The tournament schedule is as follows:
  1. India vs New Zealand: September 10
  2. Semi-final 1: September 12
  3. Semi-final 2: September 13
  4. Final: September 15
The team rankings are:
  1. India: 1st
  2. New Zealand: 2nd
  3. South Africa: 3rd
  4. Pakistan: 4th

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