Nasser Hussain's "Will ICC Knock Out India" Comment Draws Strong Reaction Amid Pakistan's T20 World Cup Boycott Drama

Amid the ongoing turmoil surrounding Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the T20 World Cup, former England captain Nasser Hussain made a strong remark on Sky Sports' cricket podcast. He questioned the ICC's handling of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup ouster and said that the world cricket body needs to be "consistent" with all teams. Hussain's reaction drew responses from a section of social media users, who recalled England's decision to boycott a match in Zimbabwe at the 2003 World Cup in protest against Robert Mugabe's regime and his controversial remarks about British politicians.

The International Cricket Council replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to play its matches in India, citing security concerns.

"If India, a month before a tournament, said, 'Our government does not want us to play in a country for a World Cup,' would the ICC have been so firm and said, 'You know the rules, bad luck, we're knocking you out?'" Hussain asked on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. "The only thing all sides ask for is consistency. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India must be treated the same. Yes, India fans may say, 'Cry more, we have the money!' But with power comes responsibility," he added.

Here are some of the responses to Hussain's comment.

Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for its share of matches came after pacer Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the IPL on the BCCI's instructions.

The Indian board did not specify the reasons, but the decision came amid increasing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

Following Bangladesh's ouster, Pakistan decided to boycott their high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stating that the move was a show of solidarity with Bangladesh.

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