The cricket world is facing a possible crisis Pakistan threatened to walk out of t20 world cup 2026 After the dramatic exit of bangladesh. In a press conference held on January 24, 2026, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Slammed the ICC for its ‘double standards’ and said Pakistan’s participation is now entirely dependent on the final instructions of the Prime Minister. This increase comes after the ICC officially replaced Bangladesh scotland In Group C after BCB refused to travel to India due to security concerns.
Mohsin Naqvi criticizes ICC for excluding Bangladesh
Pakistan declares its solidarity with Bangladesh through sharp criticism Mohsin NaqviWho accused ICC of institutional bias. Addressing the media, Naqvi said, ‘Bangladesh has been treated unfairly. I had said the same in the board meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC). You cannot have double standards, where one country can decide anything at any time and do exactly the opposite for another country.
He further emphasized that the decision to replace him was a structural failure, adding, ‘That is why we have taken the stand that Bangladesh is being treated unfairly and should be allowed to play the World Cup under any circumstances. They are a major stakeholder and this injustice should not be done. Naqvi also took a direct dig at the alleged external influence and said, ‘One country is ruling. When ICC changed the venues in favor of Pakistan and India, why was the same not done for Bangladesh?
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Pakistan is facing the threat of boycott from T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan announced that their final decision on participating in the tournament would wait until the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Returns to the country to provide instruction at the government level. Naqvi clearly said where is the loyalty of PCB, “Our stance [on World Cup participation] Whatever instructions the Pakistan government gives me will happen. The Prime Minister is not in Pakistan right now. When he returns, I will be able to give you my final decision. This is the government’s decision. We listen to them, not to the ICC.” He challenged the ICC to prepare for further vacancies and warned, ‘If Pakistan government takes a decision then we will also be out of T20 World Cup. Then let ICC find the 22nd team. When asked about the lack of preparation time, he was evasive: “Let the decision come first; we have plans A, B, C, D.”
T20 World Cup 2026: Status till January 24
| events | current situation | replacement/replace |
| bangladesh status | officially out | replaced by scotland in group c |
| pakistan status | participation uncertain | Awaiting the government’s call |
| india vs pakistan | Scheduled: 15 February | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| tournament start | 7 February 2026 | India and Sri Lanka |
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