Pakistan Delays Decision on T20 World Cup Participation Amid ICC Dispute

Summary

Pakistan delayed its decision on participating in the T20 World Cup 2026 amid disputes with the ICC, with a final call expected by February 2.

Key Points
  • Pakistan Cricket Board delayed its decision on participating in T20 World Cup 2026 until early February.
  • PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the dispute with the ICC.
  • The dispute centers on ICC's decision to include Scotland instead of Bangladesh due to security concerns.
  • Discussions include options ranging from full boycott of the World Cup to symbolic protest by not playing against India.
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