ISLAMABAD, FEB 9 /DNA/: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make the final decision on whether Pakistan go ahead or maintains their boycott of the match against India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the sources added, is expected to meet PM Shehbaz today and brief the premier on his meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation.
Pakistan has decided not to play against arch-rival India in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were kicked out of the tournament for citing security concerns and standing firm on their decision not to send their team to New Delhi.
A day earlier, the PCB and the ICC along with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) held talks for more than five hours with Naqvi, BCB President Aminul Islam and ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja in attendance.
During the meeting, the sources said, the ICC responded positively to Bangladesh’s demands, and a formula to address grievances with the BCB has been prepared. Both ICC and BCB exchanged proposals, while the PCB acted as the main coordinator during the discussions.
