ICC asks BCCI to cough up $23 million or lose hosting rights for 2023 World Cup

The Indian governing body was reminded of this demand earlier this year in October when it was mentioned in the minutes of ICC’s board meeting in Singapore. Rahul Johri-led BCCI now has less than 10 days left to fulfil the ICC’s demand. If they fail to do so, the international body to will deduct that amount from India’s revenue share for the current financial year. In addition to that, they have also threatened that should India fail to comply, the governing body will look at “other options” to host the 2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 50-over World Cup, which were supposed to be played in the country in the coming years.

Star TV, who are the broadcast rights holder for all ICC tournaments, had deducted all taxes before paying the global body for the World T20 played in 2016. They also seek to be compensated by the BCCI for the same. However, BCCI officials have asked the ICC to share the minutes of any meeting where it is recorded that India had agreed to tax waiver.

The BCCI have also maintained that should ICC fail in sharing the minutes as demanded, no payment will be made to the international body. If they opt to deduct money from India’s revenue, BCCI will also seek legal action.