Pakistan Threatens ICC World Cup Boycott Over Bangladesh's India Match Stance

• Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, citing security and political concerns.
• ICC rejected Bangladesh's proposal to swap group standings with Ireland and set a January 21 deadline.
• Pakistan has now joined the dispute, threatening to boycott the World Cup if Bangladesh is forced to play in India.
• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered to host Bangladesh's matches if Sri Lanka cannot.
• The controversy intensified after Mustafizur Rahman's removal from KKR's IPL 2026 team, leading to an IPL broadcast ban in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Pakistan threatens World Cup boycott, supporting Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 matches in India.