Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at 4:30 PM IST on Monday to discuss the country’s potential participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, particularly the high-profile match against India. The meeting comes amid heightened uncertainty following the ICC’s decision to remove Bangladesh from the tournament due to their refusal to travel to India over security concerns. Scotland has since been included in Group C as replacement.

Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup on Sunday, signaling preparation for the event. However, final confirmation of their participation—especially in matches hosted in India—remains subject to government clearance. Sources indicate the discussions will focus on security assessments, bilateral relations, and the broader implications of skipping the India game.

The situation echoes the recent Bangladesh controversy, where the ICC rejected security-related objections after thorough evaluations and replaced the team outright. Pakistan’s stance could significantly impact Group dynamics and the tournament’s integrity if they opt out of the India fixture.

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This developing story is being closely watched across the cricketing world, with any decision likely to influence Indo-Pak cricket ties and the T20 World Cup’s schedule in the coming weeks.

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