The International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to eject Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup has taken an unexpected turn, with Pakistan's potential boycott of the tournament throwing Bangladesh's fate into uncertainty. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had refused to travel to India due to security concerns, citing strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is now considering boycotting the World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh. PCB's dilemmaThe PCB has already confirmed its squad for the World Cup, but a formal decision on whether they will travel or not is pending. Meanwhile, Pakistani media has reported that the PCB is also considering traveling for the World Cup but boycotting the February 15 match against India in Colombo.

Source: dna January 27, 2026 06:38 UTC