T20 World Cup: Pakistan Threatens Boycott After Bangladesh Exit; Who Replaces Them?
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News18•24-01-2026, 21:46
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Threatens Boycott After Bangladesh Exit; Who Replaces Them?
- •Bangladesh withdrew from the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, citing security concerns in India, and was replaced by Scotland.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has threatened to boycott the tournament, supporting Bangladesh's stance and awaiting government approval.
- •If Pakistan withdraws, potential replacements include teams that performed well in regional qualifiers like Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Bermuda, and Jersey.
- •Papua New Guinea is a strong contender from Asia, while Kenya and Tanzania could be considered from Africa.
- •Pakistan is in Group A with India, USA, Oman, and Netherlands, with their first match against the Netherlands on February 7 in Colombo.
Why It Matters: Pakistan threatens T20 World Cup boycott over venue issues, raising questions about potential replacements.
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