Overview
- Raut said Rs 1.5 lakh crore was wagered on the match and alleged the contest was fixed.
- He claimed Rs 25,000–50,000 crore flowed to Pakistan and said the PCB received Rs 1,000 crore.
- He accused the BCCI of operating under BJP influence and asserted players were compelled to play despite reluctance.
- He further alleged that “Amit Shah’s son” funded Pakistan, offering no evidence to support his assertions.
- Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted cautiously, and separate reports noted India’s players skipped the post-match handshake in a decision approved by the BCCI.