Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup. The meeting was also attended by the Interior Minister. The discussion focused on options after Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament.
Sources said PCB is considering boycotting its match against India on February 15 in Colombo. Skipping the game would cost Pakistan only two points, but it could cause significant financial loss for the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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The PCB has multiple options to protest Bangladesh’s exclusion while still participating in the tournament. Officials emphasized that no final decision has been made yet. The board wants to keep its options open until all factors are considered.
The potential boycott reflects growing tensions after Bangladesh refused to play in India last year. The ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland and relocated matches to Sri Lanka. PCB sources said they are monitoring the situation closely before taking action.
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Analysts said the decision will impact scheduling and group standings in the T20 World Cup. Fans and cricket experts are awaiting an official announcement. PCB officials stressed that the team’s participation depends on both sporting and diplomatic considerations.