Former England cricketer and match referee Chris Broad has alleged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) instructed him to show leniency towards India regarding over-rate offences during his 21-year tenure as a match referee. Broad, whose contract was not renewed by the ICC in 2024, made these revelations in a recent interview with The Telegraph , where he also discussed the increasing political influence within cricket's governing body. The 68-year-old Broad served as a match referee from 2003 to 2024, overseeing 622 international matches across formats, making him the third-most experienced referee in cricket history. His tenure concluded with a Test match in Colombo in February 2024. Broad specifically recalled an incident involving India's over-rate violations, wh
'Be lenient... find some time because it's India': Ex-match referee reveals politics at ICC
The Times of India11 hrs ago
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