Speaking about the recent talks, Naqvi said Pakistan placed no conditions of its own and had no personal or institutional agenda. “Our only objective was to highlight the injustice faced by Bangladesh and to ensure that it receives due respect,” he said.
He added that Pakistan raised the issue purely in support of Bangladesh and that the demands put forward by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) were accepted following the discussions.
The comments came after high-level talks were held in Lahore two days ago between the ICC, PCB and BCB regarding Pakistan’s proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.
The negotiations were attended by ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB President Aminul Islam.
Following the meetings, the ICC issued a statement confirming that Bangladesh would not face any penalty for non-participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC also announced that Bangladesh would be awarded hosting rights for an ICC event between 2028 and 2031.
Subsequently, both Sri Lanka and the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested Pakistan to reconsider its decision regarding the match against India. After consultations, the Government of Pakistan approved the national team’s participation in the fixture.