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News India Live, Digital Desk: The decision of the Pakistan government not to play the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 remains a topic of discussion in the sports world. Many people are linking it to the old tension between India and Pakistan, but its main root bangladesh Is. Pakistan has taken this risky step to show solidarity with Bangladesh and to protest against the ICC’s expulsion of Bangladesh from the tournament.
1. Beginning of controversy: Mustafizur Rahman and security concerns
The spark of controversy ignited when India-Bangladesh relations soured over Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman during the IPL. After this, Bangladesh government and BCB refused to send their players to India citing security reasons.
Bangladesh’s demand: BCB had demanded from ICC that their group stage matches (which were to be held in Kolkata and Mumbai) should be shifted from India to Sri Lanka.
2. ICC’s ‘no’ and Pakistan’s ‘support’
The ICC rejected Bangladesh’s demand after a security review and said there was no security threat in India.
Pakistan left alone: When voting took place on this in the ICC Board, out of 16 countries, only Pakistan supported Bangladesh. The remaining 14 countries voted in favor of India.
Exclusion of Bangladesh: When Bangladesh finally refused to come to India, the ICC pulled them out of the tournament and replaced them with scotland Was included.
3. Message of ‘Solidarity’
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi called it ICC’s “double standards”. Pakistan argues:“If matches could be held on a hybrid model (neutral venue) due to tensions between Pakistan and India, then the security concerns of Bangladesh should have received the same respect.”
In protest against this “injustice”, the Pakistan government has directed that its team will play in the tournament, but will register its protest by boycotting the match against India.
4. Politics or strategic move?
Experts believe that behind this ‘solidarity’ is also the changing politics of South Asia:
Regional Politics: The upcoming elections in Bangladesh and their improving relations with Pakistan have given rise to this sports diplomacy.
Pressure on ICC: Pakistan is trying to challenge the dominance of ICC and BCCI through this step.
Will Pakistan’s move backfire?
The ICC has already warned that Pakistan’s decision of “selective participation” will impact their annual revenue (approx. $34.5 million) and ban them from playing in future tournaments.