Players of team Pakistan, left, and team India, right, stand for their national anthems before the start of the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
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CNBC TV1827-01-2026, 19:28

Former Players Urge PCB: Prioritize Pakistan Cricket Over Bangladesh Support in T20 World Cup

  • Former Pakistan players and officials advise PCB against jeopardizing national cricket interests by supporting Bangladesh's World Cup stance.
  • PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has set a deadline for confirming Pakistan's participation or withdrawal from the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh's exit.
  • Muhammad Hafeez, Khalid Mahmood, and Arif Ali Abbasi advocate for Pakistan's participation, citing potential damage to ICC relations and financial losses for Sri Lanka.
  • Former PCB Chairman Khalid Mahmood noted that no other board supported Bangladesh's demand to move matches from India.
  • Inzamam ul Haq, Muhammad Yousuf, Mohsin Khan, and Haroon Rasheed emphasize the importance of Pakistan competing in the World Cup for its cricketing future.

Why It Matters: Former players and officials unanimously urge PCB to prioritize Pakistan's cricket interests and participate in the T20 World Cup.

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