India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden

Wisden criticized Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labeling the current situation as 'Orwellian'. In its annual edition, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted the unhealthy political dominance of India in cricket, with Sanjog Gupta as CEO and Jay Shah as chairman of the International Cricket Council. Booth also pointed out the political impact on the 2025 Asia Cup, where Indian and Pakistani players refused to shake hands due to tensions between their countries.