Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:54pm on 30 Jan 2026,Friday Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board awaits government approval for T20 World Cup 2026 participation following ICC's removal of Bangladesh as host. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss potential boycott options, including skipping the India match. However, former cricketer Rashid Latif criticized Pakistan's delayed response, stating "the time for a strike has passed." Latif argued Pakistan should have withdrawn immediately when Bangladesh lost hosting rights, suggesting last week's ICC meeting was the optimal moment. While acknowledging government authority over the decision, Latif proposed Pakistan could still refuse playing India, even in a potential final. The PCB will announce its final decision this Friday or next Monday. (PC: NDTV)
