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News India Live, Digital Desk: Before the start of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, there has been an earthquake in international cricket. After Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the tournament (in place of which Scotland has now been included), now Pakistan has also threatened to boycott. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has accused the ICC of adopting ‘double standards’ and said that the decision of Pakistan’s participation is now completely in the hands of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Root of controversy: Why is Pakistan enraged?
The controversy started when Bangladesh refused to come to India citing security reasons and the ICC dropped them from the tournament and gave entry to Scotland.
Naqvi’s argument: Mohsin Naqvi says that if ICC has adopted ‘hybrid model’ (match in Sri Lanka) for India-Pakistan match, then why was the same flexible approach not adopted with Bangladesh also?
Allegation of injustice: Naqvi said in the ICC meeting that forcibly expelling Bangladesh is wrong and Pakistan stands firmly with Bangladesh on this issue.
5 big statements of Mohsin Naqvi (Key Updates)
Government’s decision final: “We are under our government, not the ICC. The PCB will do whatever the Prime Minister orders.”
Plan A, B, C and D ready: Naqvi claimed that he has a backup plan ready for every situation, even if the team has to withdraw from the World Cup.
Warning to ICC: “One country (pointing towards India) cannot dictate the entire world. If discrimination continues, Pakistan will take a tough decision.”
Players Support: PCB has claimed that Pakistani players have also supported the board’s stance and are with the government’s decision.
Time Limit: Naqvi has indicated that the final decision Today (January 30, Friday) or upcoming monday Will be made public till.
ICC preparing for ‘surgical strike’?
According to sources, ICC has warned Pakistan of tough sanctions if it ‘boycotts’:
Financial loss: Pakistan’s ICC funds may be banned.
Danger on PSL: Foreign players may be refused NOC to play in PSL.
Suspension: Pakistan may also be thrown out of the upcoming ICC tournaments.
Will Pakistan really not play?
Even though the public rhetoric is quite aggressive, insiders say that it is impossible to boycott Pakistan. According to reports, Pakistan team Colombo on 2 February Have already booked your tickets for. Former Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane has also quipped that, “Pakistan does not have the courage to boycott, they will definitely come to play.”
