Bangladesh out, Scotland in for ICC T20 World Cup
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Naqvi casts uncertainty on Pakistan's participation in T20 World Cup after Bangladesh ouster
The PCB chairman said the final call will be taken after talks with the Pakistan government
PCB chief Naqvi showed solidarity with Bangladesh after it was removed from T20 World Cup 2026 and replaced by Scotland.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Interior Minister of the country, has broken his silence on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh' ouster from the tournament.
Mohsin Naqvi further accused the ICC of selective decision-making, pointing to perceived favouritism toward one nation.
Scotland will replace Bangladesh at next month's T20 World Cup, cricket's governing body said Saturday, after Bangladesh effectively pulled out of the tournament due to a row over playing matches in India.
A superb half-century from Sarah Bryce in a five-wicket win over Thailand boosts Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the Women's T20 World Cup.
A formal announcement on Bangladesh’s replacement at the World Cup is reportedly expected by Saturday.