Naqvi's Munir Flattery Backfires: Pakistan Bows to Pressure, Plays India in T20 World Cup

• Mohsin Naqvi controversially invoked Asim Munir's name, claiming Pakistan feared neither India nor ICC, just hours before Pakistan agreed to play India.
• Naqvi's statement, "We have Asim Munir, we don't fear India or ICC," was made despite Pakistan eventually bowing to pressure to play in the T20 World Cup.
• Sources suggest Naqvi used Munir's name to link the cricket issue to the army and government, potentially to deflect from Operation Sindoor's impact.
• Pakistan's U-turn came after ICC intervention, requests from Bangladesh Cricket Board, and concerns from Sri Lanka and UAE about match cancellation.
• The incident highlights Pakistan's shifting stance and the political undertones surrounding India-Pakistan cricket matches.