PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is also the home minister of Pakistan. AFP
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Firstpost04-02-2026, 06:00

Mohsin Naqvi's 'Dirty Games' Exposed: PCB Faces Lawsuit Over India Match Boycott

  • Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces a potential lawsuit from the ICC T20 World Cup broadcaster if it boycotts the match against India.
  • The match is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, and Pakistan's government decided not to play, citing unspecified reasons.
  • An insider suggests PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, a politician, might reverse the boycott decision after Bangladesh elections on February 12.
  • Boycotting the match would breach PCB's agreement with ICC and ICC's contract with the broadcaster, leading to financial penalties and a lawsuit.
  • Broadcasters pay massive sums for India vs. Pakistan clashes, and their contract with ICC mandates such games at major events.

Why It Matters: PCB faces a major lawsuit and financial penalties if it boycotts the India match, with chairman Naqvi possibly reversing the decision.

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