Pakistan has announced it will not play its scheduled group-stage match against India on February 15 during the 2026 T20 World Cup. The decision, described as a message of solidarity with Bangladesh, follows controversy over the International Cricket Council’s refusal to relocate Bangladesh’s matches and its decision to replace them with Scotland. The move is seen as a protest against what the article calls political influence and unfair treatment in international cricket.
The article argues that politics and regional power dynamics have overshadowed the spirit of the game, with Bangladesh portrayed as a victim of injustice. It criticizes the ICC and India’s cricket establishment for ignoring Bangladesh’s security concerns and for prioritizing political dominance over sportsmanship. The author notes that Pakistan’s boycott comes at a significant financial and sporting cost, as India–Pakistan matches are among the most watched and profitable in world cricket.
The analysis concludes that Pakistan’s stance highlights growing tensions in global cricket governance and calls for Bangladesh to pursue diplomatic efforts with other boards to restore fairness and balance in the sport.
ইয়াসেফ ইমরোজ ইফাজের বিশ্লেষণ স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক প্রকাশ : ০৩ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৯: ০০ স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক গত কয়েক সপ্তাহে আমরা সাবেক ভারতীয় ক্রিকেটারদের কাছ থেকে একের পর এক লজ্জাজনক মন্তব্য শুনেছি। এর মধ্যে কিছু মন্তব্য ছিল একেবারেই আপত্তিকর—যেমন ইরফান পাঠান
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