"Pakistan have cast doubts over their participation in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh were kicked out of the tournament by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Bangladesh, whose spot in the upcoming global tournament was confirmed in June 2024, were expelled from it on Saturday after a weeks-long impasse with the ICC over the demanded relocation of their fixtures from India to Sri Lanka. The ICC gave Bangladesh's berth to Scotland, the next best-ranked T20 team."
"PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday to discuss the issue but did not clarify whether Pakistan would travel to the tournament, which begins on February 7. It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday, Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister, said in a post on X."
Bangladesh were expelled from the T20 World Cup after a weeks-long impasse with the ICC over a demanded relocation of their fixtures from India to Sri Lanka, and their berth was given to Scotland. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had requested all matches in India be shifted to Sri Lanka over concerns for player safety following the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL franchise. The ICC faced accusations of double standards for ousting a full member. The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed support for Bangladesh and delayed its final decision on tournament participation pending meetings with government officials.
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