Pakistan Cricket Faces 366 Crore Loss, Potential Ban Over T20 World Cup Withdrawal Threat

• Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a potential withdrawal from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, awaiting the Prime Minister's decision, following Bangladesh's pullout.
• A withdrawal could lead to over $4 million (366 crore Indian rupees) in financial losses for PCB, as ICC funding and sponsorship money would cease.
• Pakistan risks a ban from future ICC events and heavy fines for violating the ICC Code of Conduct by withdrawing from the tournament.
• The absence of Pakistan, especially in matches against India, would significantly diminish the T20 World Cup's appeal and cause massive revenue losses for boards and broadcasters.
• Despite supporting Bangladesh, Pakistan is unlikely to boycott as its matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka, a co-host, due to its prior refusal to play in India.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces severe financial penalties and a potential ban if it withdraws from the T20 World Cup.