Islamabad(The COW News Digital)Negotiations between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over Pakistan’s potential boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India have concluded, raising expectations of a major breakthrough within the next 24 hours.
The ICC has been actively engaging with Pakistan to ensure that the team participates in the match against India, amid ongoing concerns about scheduling and fairness. In Lahore, the discussions were held between ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and BCB President Aminul Islam. The talks lasted more than five hours, focusing on resolving issues arising from Pakistan’s previous grievances with Bangladesh.
According to sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized addressing past disputes with Bangladesh, while acting as the main liaison between the ICC and BCB. The ICC reportedly responded positively to Bangladesh’s demands, and a formula has been drafted to resolve the earlier issues between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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After the conclusion of talks, Imran Khawaja returned to the ICC headquarters to finalize approvals, while Aminul Islam departed to brief his government on the developments. Officials suggest that the next 24 hours could see a significant announcement that may allow the T20 World Cup match to proceed as scheduled.
The discussions mark a crucial step in ensuring smooth participation in the tournament and maintaining harmony among cricketing boards. The ICC’s role in mediating between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been critical in resolving conflicts while ensuring that the World Cup schedule remains intact.
Cricket fans and officials are closely monitoring the situation, hopeful that a resolution will allow all teams to participate without disruptions and uphold the competitive spirit of the T20 World Cup.
