Calls Grow In Pakistan To Boycott T20 World Cup In Solidarity With Bangladesh

This news report highlights the growing social media commentary in Pakistan calling for the nation to boycott the T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has spearheaded these calls, accusing the International Cricket Council (ICC) of making a 'political move' that is 'too pro-India'. Latif stated, 'If Bangladesh doesn't play, then Pakistan won't play either,' while warning of potential threats to cricketers in India. He argued that the ICC has failed to protect Bangladeshi players and believes Pakistan must seize this opportunity to challenge the current global cricket order. Latif further claimed that without the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash, 'half the World Cup will anyways collapse.' Despite these calls, the report notes there are currently no formal grounds for Pakistan to withdraw, especially as their matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka under a hybrid model. The programme examines the potential impact of such a boycott on the tournament's stability.