Pakistan to Play India in T20 World Cup After Bangladesh Appeal, ICC Warning

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News18•10-02-2026, 00:05
Pakistan to Play India in T20 World Cup After Bangladesh Appeal, ICC Warning
- •Pakistan to withdraw boycott of T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's appeal and Sri Lankan President's intervention.
- •PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stated a final decision would be made within 24 hours after discussions with ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board.
- •Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif to withdraw the boycott, with Sharif assuring the team would play.
- •ICC confirmed no penalty for Bangladesh for refusing to play in India due to security, and will award them hosting rights for a future ICC tournament.
- •Naqvi dismissed pressure from ICC warnings, stating Pakistan is not afraid of threats, and will brief PM Sharif on developments.
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