Michael Atherton Slams ICC Over India-Pakistan Matches: "Cricket Now Proxy for Propaganda"

Former England captain Michael Atherton urged ICC to stop deliberately scheduling India-Pakistan matches, saying cricket has become "proxy for propaganda" after Asia Cup 2025 controversies including handshake snubs and trophy row.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

October 8, 2025

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