On this Special Report, Rajdeep Sardesai hosts a roundtable discussion on the intersection of politics and sports ahead of the T20 World Cup. The programme features senior sports journalist Ayaz Memon, former Mumbai captain Shishir Hattangadi, and legendary cricketer Farooq Engineer. Sardesai notes that ‘politics has obviously been the cause’ of the current setbacks, including Bangladesh’s non-participation and Pakistan’s decision to boycott the marquee match against India. The panel explores how government diktats are influencing cricket boards, citing the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL as a flashpoint for Bangladesh. While the experts lament the loss of ‘cricket diplomacy’ that previously thawed relations, they also analyse India’s status as ‘overwhelming favourites’ on the field. The discussion highlights the helplessness of players and fans who remain the primary stakeholders, concluding with a hope that the spirit of the sport eventually triumphs over political divisions during the upcoming tournament.
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