Pakistan Cricket Board Considers Reversing Boycott Decision Against India in T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board is currently in discussions to potentially reverse their decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is expected to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reconsider the boycott after receiving requests to do so from various cricket boards.
Naqvi is scheduled to update the PM on the latest developments surrounding the issue, with the match against India set to take place in Colombo on February 15.
According to sources, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Amin ul Islam visited Lahore for talks with Naqvi and ICC vice chairman Imran Khawaja. Both Sri Lanka and Emirates cricket boards have urged Pakistan to review their decision, with Bangladesh also requesting an end to the boycott.
Naqvi is likely to recommend to the PM that the team be allowed to participate in the World Cup match against India, taking into account the appeals from Sri Lanka, Emirates, and Bangladesh boards. However, the final decision rests with Sharif.
During discussions with Khawaja, Naqvi raised concerns about the ICC’s response if the Pakistan team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from an Indian board official. The trophy currently remains at the ACC headquarters in Dubai.
Pakistan’s stance on the issue comes after Bangladesh’s expulsion from the World Cup for citing security concerns in India. The PCB is committed to following the decision made by the Prime Minister.
