ICC Warns Pakistan: Play India T20 World Cup or Face Severe Consequences

• The ICC has issued a strong warning to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding its statement on boycotting the T20 World Cup match against India.
• Potential actions against PCB include banning the team from the next T20 World Cup and other severe penalties.
• Other penalties could involve top member countries refusing bilateral series, heavy financial fines, and a ban on foreign players in Pakistan Super League.
• PCB reportedly decided not to play its group league match against India in Colombo, supporting Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup.
• An ICC Board meeting will be held to decide on Pakistan's participation and potential penalties for violating a binding contract.

Why It Matters: ICC threatens Pakistan with severe penalties, including a ban, if they boycott the T20 World Cup match against India.