New Delhi, Mar 9:
BCCI secretary Anrurag Thakur today lashed out at the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh Government saying they tarnished the image of the State and country by forcing the marquee India-Pakistan World T20 match out of Dharamsala.
The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan was today shifted to Kolkata from the hill town in view of security concerns, putting an end to the uncertainty and suspense over the fate of the high-profile game.
“I think it gives a wrong impression about the country, about the state which is not in the interest of a country like India. Due to one state not delivering why should India get a bad name,” an angry Thakur told reporters on the sidelines of a promotional event here.
“All I can say is that the negative atmosphere created by the ruling party doesn’t go well with the fans, sponsors and the country as a host.
“They (Himachal Pradesh Government) have left no stone unturned to destroy the image of the state and the country. To give different statements everyday has probably become their habit,” he said.
After days of hectic activities and inspection by a Pakistan security delegation, the ICC today finally decided to relocate the match to the iconic Eden Gardens where Pakistan will be based for the initial stages of the event.
The match ran into trouble after the Himachal Pradesh government expressed its inability to provide security for the match.
Thakur, who is also the chief of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, said it was an embarrassing situation created by the state government, for whom the pride of nation is least important. (PTI)
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