The Indo-Pak Champions Trophy final was fixed?

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Virat Kohli shaking hands with Pakistani cricketers after the Champions Trophy 2017 final. Image Source: twitter

Internet Desk: Union minister Ramdas Athawale today alleged that the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy final between the arch rivals India and Pakistan was ‘fixed’ and demanded a special enquiry regarding this matter.

“How could the cricketers, who played so well in the entire tournament, did not perform in the final match (in London on June 18)?” the RPI (A) leader asked.

Pakistan hammered India by 180 runs in the final to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title.

“Those who did not perform should be rested and eligible cricketers from the Dalit community should be given a chance in the team,” he said, adding the RPI (A) demands 25 per cent reservation in cricket and other sports for Dalits and tribals.

“It appears that the match was fixed and we demand an inquiry into it,” he told reporters at Ravi Bhavan in Nagpur.