Chetan Sharma bold prediction PCB will make U turn: Pakistan will take a U-turn when playing against India, Chetan Sharma predicted

New Delhi. The Pakistan Cricket Board is still waiting for the International Cricket Council to officially confirm its stand on the T20 World Cup group match against India. Former BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma has made a big claim regarding this. He said that the PCB will take a U-turn on the decision of possible boycott after February 12. Chetan even said that he can also give a statement in which the U-turn will be talked about.

These statements of Chetan Sharma have come at a time when Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif made it clear on Wednesday that the players will not take the field against India next week. The ICC is still hopeful that Pakistan will change its decision, especially after the apex body has warned of possible sanctions. Chetan says that PCB will change its stand after February 12, because this decision is completely political.

Chetan said in an India Today programme, “What was the fault of the Bangladeshi players? None. This is all politics. There are elections in Bangladesh on the 12th. After that you will see, there will be a U-turn. A statement will come which will say, ‘Considering the public sentiment, cricket should not suffer, Pakistan will play against India.’ The current stance is only due to Bangladesh elections. I myself have been in politics, have contested elections. After the elections, maybe the Army Chief will also say that sports should be kept away from politics and matches should be held.”

The former Indian fast bowler also said that amidst this entire controversy, Pakistani players are suffering the most loss. He said, “At present, Pakistan has not formally told anything to the ICC. Statements have no meaning unless there is official confirmation. Anyone can announce retirement, but unless you give it formally, nothing changes. Who is actually suffering the loss? Cricket and the cricketers.”

Whatever decision the PCB takes, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav made it clear on Thursday that the team will go to Colombo and play the match. He said, “Our mindset is clear… We have not refused to play. The refusal has come from their side. The ICC has given the fixtures, the government has decided the neutral venue. Our flight is booked for Colombo, we are going. Whatever happens, the rest remains to be seen.”