Naqvi Halts Pakistan's T20 World Cup Prep, Backs Bangladesh's India Match Relocation

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has paused its team's T20 World Cup preparations, supporting Bangladesh's demand to move matches out of India.
• PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, also Pakistan's Interior Minister, affirmed full support for Bangladesh's security concerns regarding playing in India.
• Pakistan threatened to withdraw from the T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's request to relocate its matches is not met.
• The PCB faces a potential fine of up to two million dollars from the ICC for breaching the Member’s Participation Agreement if it withdraws without a valid reason.
• Bangladesh requested its matches be moved to Sri Lanka, even proposing a swap with Ireland, but the ICC is expected to make a final decision by January 21.

Why It Matters: Pakistan halts T20 World Cup preparations, backing Bangladesh's demand to relocate matches from India due to security concerns.