The ICC’s steadfast decision to keep T20 World Cup matches in India has irked Pakistan, which sympathizes with Bangladesh’s failed attempt to host in Sri Lanka instead for safety reasons. Nevertheless, Pakistan pledges unwavering commitment to the tournament.
Supporting Bangladesh in principle, Pakistani circles point to their Dubai relocation as evidence of selective flexibility. ‘This hypocrisy is frustrating,’ a source vented to media. Importantly, no boycott threats were ever official; viral rumors don’t reflect reality.
With secure neutral grounds in place, Pakistan sees no basis for withdrawal. The board is mulling alternatives but prioritizes participation.
Ex-player Kamran Akmal called it a ‘foreseeable’ call, slamming ICC’s pro-India tilt driven by revenue. He invoked hybrid models in recent events as proof. ‘All countries deserve fairness,’ Akmal asserted, while noting the fixed schedule’s constraints.
As the February 7-March 8 extravaganza looms in India and Sri Lanka, stakeholders watch for ripple effects. Amid diplomatic cricket tensions, the event reaffirms the sport’s pull despite off-field discord.