ICC, PCB in Talks Over India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Boycott Dispute

• PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi met with ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja and BCB president Aminul Islam regarding the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott.
• Pakistan government's order to boycott the match in solidarity with Bangladesh's exit from the tournament created suspense.
• ICC is urging PCB to reconsider its stance on the highly anticipated fixture, with Khwaja engaging in back-channel discussions.
• The dispute began after ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for World Cup matches, following Bangladesh's refusal to play in India due to security concerns.
• Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) and ICC are actively trying to convince PCB to play the February 15 match, citing potential financial losses.