Key Takeaways

• I don't think one team is expected to also refuse to play just to show solidarity with another team.
• It's a sensitive issue.” Akmal stressed that there has now been no official communication from the PCB or the government so far.
• as per Geo News, discussions took place between officials from Dhaka and Islamabad, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi involved in the talks.

Key Development 1

NewsSports NewsCricket News'Makes no sense': Former cricketer questions reports of Pakistan halting T20 World Cup prep in support of BangladeshTrendingIND vs NZ T20I Full ScheduleVirat KohliDC vs MI Live ScoreVirat Kohli BrotherScotland Cricket TeamRamiz RazaAjinkya RahaneAUS vs JAP Live ScoreBAN vs NZ Live ScoreR AshwinIND vs NZ T20I Full ScheduleVirat KohliDC vs MI Live ScoreVirat Kohli BrotherScotland Cricket TeamRamiz RazaAjinkya RahaneAUS vs JAP Live ScoreBAN vs NZ Live ScoreR AshwinIND vs NZ T20I Full ScheduleVirat KohliDC vs MI Live ScoreVirat Kohli BrotherScotland Cricket TeamRamiz RazaAjinkya RahaneAUS vs JAP Live ScoreBAN vs NZ Live ScoreR Ashwin'Makes no sense': Former cricketer questions reports of Pakistan halting T20 World Cup prep in support of BangladeshTOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 21, 2026, 10:00 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Teams of Bangladesh and Pakistan (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Speculation around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has now increased after reports claimed the Pakistan Cricket Board had stopped its preparations in support of Bangladesh.

However, former Pakistan cricketers have dismissed these reports, calling them unrealistic and premature.Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal questioned the logic behind the claims.

I don't think one team is expected to also refuse to play just to show solidarity with another team.

Basit also pointed out that Pakistan pulling out of the tournament would be extremely unlikely, mainly because broadcasters would not support such a move.

Key Development 2

The India–Pakistan match, he noted, is one of the biggest revenue generators in world cricket.The reports originated after Pakistan publicly supported Bangladesh’s demand to shift its World Cup matches out of India due to security concerns.

It's a sensitive issue.” Akmal stressed that there has now been no official communication from the PCB or the government so far.

as per Geo News, discussions took place between officials from Dhaka and Islamabad, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi involved in the talks.

Since then, talks between the ICC and the BCB have failed to reach a solution.

Key Development 3

Can we handle the issue?

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He stated the final decision is expected to depend on the Pakistani government, not former players or media reports.

Key Development 4

Sources claimed Pakistan could review its participation if Bangladesh’s concerns remain unresolved.The situation began after franchise Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026.

It makes no sense for us to join another team who are protesting?

We should only react if the PCB or the government puts an official version out in the public domain,” he added.Former batter Basit Ali shared a similar view.

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Key Development 5

“There is no official statement given.

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