After Bangladesh, Pak’s T20 WC participation uncertain

Key Highlights

• Bangladesh had sought a change in venue citing security concerns, a request the ICC declined despite multiple representations by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after consultations with its government.
• With Bangladesh unwilling to accept the existing schedule, Scotland have emerged as the likely replacement.
• Pakistan has emerged as the sole ICC member to publicly back Bangladesh’s position.
• At a recent ICC meeting, the PCB supported the BCB’s demand for an alternative venue, arguing that Bangladesh had been treated unfairly.
• Naqvi described the ICC’s decision as an injustice and said cricket could not function on different rules for different countries.