Noor Fatima Afzal, Daily Dawn, Dawn TV
Lahore: International Cricket Council (ICC) Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam have reached Pakistan on the issue of Pakistan’s boycott of the match with India in the T20 World Cup, where talks on the T20 World Cup dispute are expected.
Advisor to Chairman PCB Amir Mir received Imran Khawaja at Lahore Airport, while Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam was received by PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer. On this occasion, Salman Naseer said that he welcomes the distinguished guest with all his heart upon their arrival in Pakistan.
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam will meet Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during their visit to Pakistan, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam will also attend other meetings.
It should be noted that Pakistan has announced its participation in the T20 World Cup, but not to play the match against India.
According to sources, there are many reasons for the decision not to play the match against India on February 15, but the ICC’s biased decision regarding Bangladesh is central. The Pakistani government wanted to show solidarity with Bangladesh on this issue.
Earlier, Sri Lanka had also contacted the Pakistan Cricket Board and appealed that Pakistan should not boycott the match with India.
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