ICC Warns Pakistan: Boycott T20 World Cup 2026, Face Severe Sanctions

• The ICC has warned Pakistan of severe sanctions if they boycott the T20 World Cup 2026, following PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi's remarks.
• Sanctions could include a ban on bilateral series, no NOC for foreign players in PSL, and exclusion from the Asia Cup.
• PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi criticized the ICC for "double standards" regarding Bangladesh's exit and made Pakistan's participation uncertain.
• Bangladesh was eliminated from the tournament after refusing to travel to India for matches at Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium, replaced by Scotland.
• The controversy began after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from IPL due to BCCI directive amidst protests over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces severe ICC sanctions, including bilateral series and Asia Cup bans, if they boycott T20 World Cup 2026.