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It also dismisses the security argument behind Pakistan’s decision, noting that the team’s willingness to travel to Sri Lanka weakens any such claim.
The International Cricket Council is expected to take a firm view on Pakistan’s decision to boycott the India match at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with back-channel discussions among member boards already underway, according to a RevSportz report. The report adds that Pakistan’s suspension from international cricket is being discussed, with the ICC likely to convene an emergency board meeting within the next 48 to 72 hours, possibly as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, to deliberate on the issue and decide the next course of action.
“ICC board meeting is expected to be called within the next 48 to 72 hours. This matter will be discussed in detail and a decision will be taken,” the ICC source told RevSportz.
While the ICC is yet to receive a formal communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board, the source claims that informal conversations between member boards have already begun, with the mood described as sharply critical of Pakistan’s stance.
“Back-channel talks between ICC member boards have already begun, and the outlook is extremely strong. There is serious discussion that Pakistan might be suspended from all forms of international cricket. In fact, it could be an apocalypse for the Pakistan cricket board,” a source said.
Several member boards are unhappy with what they see as selective participation in an ICC event, particularly given Pakistan’s decision to travel to Sri Lanka while opting out of just one marquee fixture.
“One of the questions being raised is why Pakistan did not take the same stand during the Under-19 World Cup. If the idea was to boycott, that tournament could have been skipped as well. The selective nature of this decision has not gone down well with the member boards,” a source added.
It also dismisses the security argument behind Pakistan’s decision, noting that the team’s willingness to travel to Sri Lanka weakens any such claim.
“Since Pakistan is travelling to Sri Lanka, the security angle doesn’t hold. That has been noticed by almost every ICC member board,” the source told.
The coming days could prove decisive for Pakistan cricket as the global body weighs its response to the unfolding controversy surrounding the India-Pakistan fixture.