T20 World Cup: Pakistan Threatens Boycott After Bangladesh Exit; Who Replaces Them?

• Bangladesh withdrew from the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, citing security concerns in India, and was replaced by Scotland.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has threatened to boycott the tournament, supporting Bangladesh's stance and awaiting government approval.
• If Pakistan withdraws, potential replacements include teams that performed well in regional qualifiers like Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Bermuda, and Jersey.
• Papua New Guinea is a strong contender from Asia, while Kenya and Tanzania could be considered from Africa.
• Pakistan is in Group A with India, USA, Oman, and Netherlands, with their first match against the Netherlands on February 7 in Colombo.

Why It Matters: Pakistan threatens T20 World Cup boycott over venue issues, raising questions about potential replacements.