To convince Pakistan to monitor the matches closely, the board has asked its vice-chairman Imran Khwaja to communicate with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to RevSportz. Khwaja, who is also a representative of cricket in Singapore, is in charge of developing a fruitful discussion with the PCB with the aim of ensuring that the high-profile tournament proceeds without further glitches.
PCB’s silence adds to the uncertainty ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup
The Government of Pakistan on Sunday stated through their official social media platforms that the men’s national cricket team is scheduled to participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup but will not take the field against India on February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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The government’s announcement was made on Sunday, and today is February 4, and so far there has been no clear voice from the PCB on this issue. As full-time members, they are obliged to maintain a relationship with the council regarding their position. But there are no visible attempts by Naqvi to formally inform the ICC about the boycott.
What will PCB do now?
Will PCB formally inform ICC? In response, several conflicting reports are circulating on the Internet. Some argue that the board will remain silent to keep the council suspended. While some other reports stated that the PCB may make some announcements within the next 48 hours. According to such claims, the next two days will be very crucial.
ICC had a falling out with Bangladesh, where PCB had nothing to do. But they have taken a strong stance into the matter immediately after the ICC expelled the Bangladesh cricket team from the tournament. It is believed that PCB and the government have only staged the ‘boycott’ drama to show support for Bangladesh, their friendly nation on the political map.
Although Pakistan may soon make a U-turn
The situation could change drastically in the near future as Bangladesh heads towards general elections, which will take place before the 2026 T20 World Cup match on February 15. The mood in Bangladesh could influence Naqvi’s stance ahead of the match with India as he is not only PCB chief but also home minister. The general elections in Bangladesh are on February 12.
“Naqvi, more than a cricket administrator, is a politician who has no concern at all about the well-being of the national team. He is trying to score a brownie point with his and could turn around once elections are held on February 12. The match against India would still be two days away and things could change overnight. Otherwise, he knows that Pakistan could be left out,” a source close to PCB claimed to the media.
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