T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Threatens Boycott Over Bangladesh's Removal

• The T20 World Cup 2026, hosted by India and Sri Lanka, begins February 7 with 20 teams.
• Bangladesh withdrew citing security concerns in India, replaced by Scotland; PCB criticizes ICC's 'double standards'.
• PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi questioned why ICC allowed a hybrid model for India-Pakistan matches but was strict with Bangladesh.
• Pakistan threatens to boycott its high-voltage match against India in Colombo on February 15 to protest ICC's decision.
• A boycott could lead to significant revenue losses for ICC and disciplinary action against Pakistan, including withholding revenue.

Why It Matters: Pakistan threatens to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, protesting ICC's decision on Bangladesh.