Pakistan may rethink about participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 if Bangladesh’s ongoing issue with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over travelling to India for the shortest format mega-event remains unsolved. Bangladesh have reached out to Pakistan to seek their diplomatic and cricketing support.
“The Bangladesh government contacted officials in Pakistan to seek support regarding their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup and received a positive response,” a source was quoted as saying.
“Pakistan has indicated to us that they could reconsider their own participation if Bangladesh’s issue is not addressed,” the source added.
Amid Bangladesh’s objection to travel India for their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C matches, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on January 11 expressed its willingness to host Bangladesh’s matches of the 20-team tournament starting February 7.
