The drama around the T20 World Cup 2026 in Pakistan shows no signs of stopping. Amidst the growing controversy regarding the proposed clash between India and Pakistan, the cricket world is abuzz. Against this backdrop, Aminul Islam Bulbul, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan. His visit comes at a time when the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to convene an emergency meeting to address the potential boycott of the match by Pakistan against India.
Meeting with Naqvi
Sources reveal that Aminul Islam Bulbul will meet with the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, in Lahore. It is believed that this meeting will focus on Pakistan's stance and the strategy moving forward with regards to the India-Pakistan match. This meeting is deemed crucial as the Bangladesh Cricket Board can play a pivotal role in maintaining balance and dialogue in regional cricket.
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Amidst all this, the ICC has organized an emergency meeting tonight to resolve the entire issue. The meeting is expected to be held via Zoom, with ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, and BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul anticipated to participate.
The primary objective of this meeting is to discuss Pakistan's potential decision not to play against India and to come to a resolution. The India-Pakistan match is considered the biggest attraction of any major tournament, and its cancellation or boycott could affect not only the tournament's schedule but also broadcasting and commercial agreements.
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The ICC is proceeding with caution in this matter, striving to stabilize the situation through dialogue with all relevant boards. All eyes are now on tonight's crucial meeting, where clarity on the future of the India-Pakistan match is hoped to emerge.
