Mohsin Naqvi's U-turn: Pakistan to play India after 'damage control' for Bangladesh

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News18•10-02-2026, 23:31
Mohsin Naqvi's U-turn: Pakistan to play India after 'damage control' for Bangladesh
- •Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi initially announced a boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India.
- •The boycott was reportedly in solidarity with Bangladesh, which was excluded from the tournament after refusing to play in India due to security concerns.
- •The Pakistan government had stated its national team would not play India in the T20 World Cup group match on February 15 in Colombo.
- •Following discussions with PCB, Bangladesh Cricket Board, and ICC, Pakistan withdrew its boycott decision.
- •Naqvi claimed the U-turn was made after Bangladesh's demands were accepted and injustice to them acknowledged, ensuring their 'honor' and 'respect'.
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