Pakistan Threatens T20 World Cup Boycott Over Bangladesh's Exclusion

• Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has sparked controversy by expressing unhappiness over Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026.
• Bangladesh boycotted the tournament citing security concerns in India and requested a venue change to Sri Lanka, which the ICC rejected.
• Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after ICC's decision on January 24.
• Naqvi criticized the ICC for 'double standards' and insisted Bangladesh should be allowed to play, raising the issue at an ICC board meeting.
• Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is now contingent on the government's decision, with Naqvi stating PCB follows government directives.

Why It Matters: Pakistan may boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 in protest of Bangladesh's exclusion and ICC's decision.