Inzamam Ul Haq, former Pakistani captain, took a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and instead urged cricket boards of other countries to not send their players to Indian Premier League (IPL).

The BCCI is now embroiled in a scandal provoked by England legends Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton. The two asserted that the Indian team was given an undeniable edge by playing all its games at a single venue—Dubai.

Notably, the Indian government refused to allow the Rohit Sharma-led side to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy because of political tensions and security concerns, forcing the ICC to schedule all of their matches in Dubai.

Amid the controversy, Inzamam called for a global boycott of the IPL. He reminded other boards that India does not allow their players to participate in overseas leagues, but players from foreign countries do play the IPL.

"Keep aside the Champions Trophy. Top players participate in IPL but Indian players don't participate in other leagues. Other boards should stop sending their players to IPL. If you (BCCI) don't release your players for leagues, then other boards should take a stance," he said speaking on a Pakistani TV channel.

It is contractually prohibited for any Indian player under the BCCI to play in abroad leagues unless the cricketer announces retirement from Indian cricket, which includes the IPL and domestic tournaments. These individuals will not be permitted to return to BCCI-hosted events.

While Nasser and Atherton were not the only ones who questioned India's 'advantage,' the situation worsened after both Australia and South Africa flew to the UAE in preparation for the Champions Trophy quarterfinal match against India.

With the Champions Trophy yet to host the final group game, the encounter between India and New Zealand, both of whom have advanced to the semifinals, will determine whether the Aussies or the Proteas will face the Men in Blue in Dubai in the first knockout round.

If India defeats New Zealand, they will face Australia in the semi-finals, while if they lose, red-hot South Africa will await them.

Amid the lingering uncertainty around the semifinal match, Australia and South Africa traveled to Dubai to get a head start on their preparations for India. However, one of those teams will have to go back to Pakistan, a distance of 2000 kilometers, before Wednesday's semifinal match against New Zealand.