The maverick West Indies' wicketkeeper-batsman hit eight sixes in his 29-ball 75 to set-up a comfortable win over the pre-tournament favourites
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Are match draws between India and Pakistan 'fixed'?
According to recent comments by the International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson - they are!
According to a report in The Telegraph, the ICC has admitted that draws for global tournaments are 'habitually fixed' in order to get India and Pakistan in the same group.
Similarly, the recent draw for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England, again pitted the two traditional rivals against each other in Group B. India, the reigning champions, will face Pakistan in their first match of the tournament on June 4 at Edgbaston.
"No doubt we want to try to put India versus Pakistan in our event," said ICC chief executive.
"It's hugely important from an ICC point of view. It's massive around the world and the fans have come to expect it as well. It's fantastic for the tournament because it gives it a massive kick."Matches between India and Pakistan have always attracted huge global audiences around the world, creating a frenzy on both sides of the border, as well as getting a lot of press and media coverage for tournaments.
It had long been suspected that the ICC was 'doctoring draws' to guarantee fans and broadcasters another iteration of the sport's most lucrative fixture, this is the first time that the governing body has admitted it publicly - The TelegraphIt is noteworthy that this is the fifth tournament in succession where the two teams are scheduled to meet in the group stage.
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