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Pakistan told not to play in T20 World Cup over Bangladesh saga: 'Opportunity to challenge existing cricket order'

January 22, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced it will not participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns for its players. Despite the team's efforts to qualify and requests to shift their matches to Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has upheld the original schedule, prompting calls for solidarity from former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, who suggested Pakistan should also boycott the tournament.

Rashid Latif urged the PCB to boycott the T20 World Cup

Credit: Hindustantimes

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Bangladesh will not play in the T20 World Cup in India due to player security concerns.
The BCB requested to move matches to Sri Lanka, which was denied by the ICC.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged PCB to boycott the tournament in solidarity with Bangladesh.
The ICC has maintained the original schedule for the T20 World Cup despite BCB's concerns.
Bangladesh's youth and sports adviser emphasized that their security concerns are based on real risks.

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Pakistan told not to play in T20 World Cup over Bangladesh saga: 'Opportunity to challenge existing cricket order'

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