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flag Former ICC referee Chris Broad alleges India’s financial power pressured him to be lenient, citing direct calls, including one with Sourav Ganguly, leading to claims of politicized cricket governance.

flag Former ICC match referee Chris Broad alleges he was pressured to show leniency toward India during matches to avoid over-rate penalties, citing direct instructions via phone calls, including one involving former captain Sourav Ganguly. flag He claims the ICC’s impartiality has declined due to India’s financial influence, attributing the shift to the departure of former umpires manager Vince van der Bijl. flag Broad, who officiated 622 international matches, says his contract wasn’t renewed in 2024 and now views the ICC as increasingly politicized. flag His comments have fueled debate over governance and fairness in international cricket, though the ICC has not responded.

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