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News India Live, Digital Desk: The biggest rivalry in the world of cricket i.e. India vs Pakistan (Ind vs Pak) Clouds of danger are looming over the match. In the T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan government has directed its team to boycott the match against India to be held on February 15. To break this deadlock and save huge losses of broadcasters, ICC can now make a ‘radical change’ which no one had imagined.
What is the new proposal? (The Radical Change)
According to media reports, if Pakistan sticks to its stand and withdraws from the February 15 match, the ICC may expel Pakistan from the entire tournament. in such a situation Bangladesh Will be reinstated into the tournament.
VACANCY: Due to Pakistan’s exit, one place will be vacant in Group-A.
BANGLADESH IN: Bangladesh, who were recently excluded after refusing to come to India, can be placed in Group A in place of Pakistan.
VENUE CHANGE: Under this proposal, all the matches of Bangladesh can be shifted to Sri Lanka, which was also their original demand.
Root of controversy: Bangladesh’s exclusion and Pakistan’s support
This whole crisis started when Bangladesh (BCB) refused to play in India citing security reasons. The ICC rejected his demand and threw him out of the tournament. Scotland were included in their place.
Pakistan’s bet: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) supported Bangladesh and described it as ICC’s ‘double standards’.
Boycott decision: In support, the Pakistan government announced that their team will play the tournament but will not take the field against India in Colombo on 15 February.
ICC’s warning: “Selective participation is not acceptable”
The ICC has said in a strict tone that no team in any global tournament can leave ‘selected matches’ of its own free will. According to the ICC: “This decision is against the spirit of the global game. If Pakistan does so, it could face serious consequences, including expulsion from the World Cup and a ban from future tournaments.”
Broadcasters’ concerns: ₹2200 crore stake
India-Pakistan match is the biggest revenue generator for ICC. Due to the cancellation of this one match, broadcasters and sponsors lost almost ₹2200 crore There may be loss. This is why the ICC is trying to balance the commercial value of the tournament by bringing back Bangladesh.