Pakistan Backs Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup Standoff Over India Matches

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly sent an email to ICC supporting Bangladesh's demand to move T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) seeks to shift matches from India to Sri Lanka citing security concerns, a demand refused by ICC.
• PCB's intervention, marked to ICC Board members, aims to pressure the council, following rumors of Pakistan hosting Bangladesh matches or boycotting the tournament.
• ICC has reportedly decided against moving Bangladesh's matches, with a final decision expected after a Board meeting.
• Bangladesh's interim government sports advisor reiterated their stance against playing in India, potentially leading to their replacement by Scotland if no compromise is reached.

Why It Matters: Pakistan supports Bangladesh's demand to move T20 World Cup matches from India, escalating the dispute with ICC.