Pakistan Faces Severe Consequences for T20 World Cup Boycott Threat

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News18•28-01-2026, 16:47
Pakistan Faces Severe Consequences for T20 World Cup Boycott Threat
- •PCB risks $38 million lawsuit from broadcasters if it boycotts the mega-clash against India.
- •ICC's 'Tournament Participation Agreement' legally binds countries to play; withdrawal could lead to suspension.
- •Boycott could result in PCB losing its $34.5 million share from ICC's annual revenue pool.
- •Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces collapse as foreign players might be denied NOCs by their boards.
- •International isolation and loss of future hosting rights, including the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, are at stake.
Why It Matters: Pakistan cannot boycott the T20 World Cup without facing severe financial, legal, and cricketing repercussions.
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