T20 World Cup Twist: Bangladesh Entry Hinges on Pakistan's Participation

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News18•27-01-2026, 10:17
T20 World Cup Twist: Bangladesh Entry Hinges on Pakistan's Participation
- •Bangladesh might still play in the T20 World Cup if Pakistan withdraws, according to sources.
- •If Pakistan pulls out, ICC will invite Bangladesh to Group 'A', with matches in Sri Lanka as per BCB's initial request.
- •Pakistan supported Bangladesh's demand to move matches out of India, which ICC rejected due to logistical issues.
- •PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi called ICC's exclusion of Bangladesh "unjust" and awaits PM's decision.
- •ICC reportedly called BCB's security concerns for not playing in India "hypocrisy," citing their recent tour to Pakistan.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup participation depends on Pakistan's decision to withdraw, creating a major tournament twist.
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