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Pakistan to skip T20 World Cup 2026 group match against India

Red-Indian said:
I get the ICC rep coming down to Pakistan for negotiation but apparently the guy in the top photo is the BCB rep. Wonder why he's involved.

I'm guessing Pakistan and the PCB are trying to negotiate a slightly higher share in ICC revenues for both themselves and the BCB to make it seem like they weren't in this only to increase their personal money share.

If I had to guess, it's going to end with a decent increase in share for Pakistan (say 20-25%) and a marginal increase for Bangladesh to maintain appearances.
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Worst time to pick negotiation tactic. You can’t blackmail at the sensitive time like in between a World Cup for business negotiations. Now while ICC may or may not give in depending on the criticality, it definitely is not a sustainable model. Apply this to anything pretty much.

If some employee resigns and holds off for a higher salary, he is losing out on loyalty points from both his old and new employer right? This isn’t different.

Bangladesh has kind of come out of it really well. Their stance has been appreciated, they silently accepted their fate and moved on without antagonizing the system.

Let’s see how this works out.
 
Local.Dada said:
Reason for not playing bilaterals is definitely idealistic. Otherwise it’s the most easy way to print money. If BCCI was money hungry or greedy we would see a bilateral series ever week like we saw in the mid 2000’s when relations were some what normal. Even in the mid 90s we used to play some random game in Sharjah, SL etc as well.

Now when it comes to ICC tournaments it’s not about your money but other people’s money as well.

Maybe my sensibilities are different from yours. If I lose my own money I will be devastated but it is what it is, my fault,but if I am responsible for other peoples money that brings more accountability and responsibility. It may require some compromises and low-risk common sense approach.

What is it that you are not understanding exactly?
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Although a good attempt to deviate from the topic of why India doesnt play bilaterals, and everyone knows and BCCI said countless times its political issues, and again you tried to spun it citing money lol and I completely understand what you’re trying to say, but this actually proves the point I was making earlier. Bilaterals suddenly become “idealistic” and about principles, while ICC events become “about other people’s money and responsibility”. That’s exactly the selective logic I am calling out.

If the issue is truly moral and non-negotiable, then money — whether yours or someone else’s — shouldn’t change the stance. Principles don’t switch on and off depending on who signs the cheque. Either playing Pakistan is unacceptable or it isn’t.

Also, saying BCCI isn’t greedy because they don’t play bilaterals ignores the obvious reality that ICC tournaments with Pakistan are far more lucrative and global than bilaterals lol lol. The biggest revenue spike in world cricket comes from India-Pakistan at ICC events, not a random bilateral series. So the idea that money isn’t a factor doesn’t really hold up.
 
emranabbas said:
meeting started 10 mins ago. lets see how long it lasts before PCB kicks out ICC's rishtay wali aunty
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Nope, news has been circulating in all sports journos that PCB has agreed to ICC and SLC request.... Lets see when official decision will come out though, also SS has given full authority to Naqvi saab.
 
Local.Dada said:
Worst time to pick negotiation tactic. You can’t blackmail at the sensitive time like in between a World Cup for business negotiations. Now while ICC may or may not give in depending on the criticality, it definitely is not a sustainable model. Apply this to anything pretty much.

If some employee resigns and holds off for a higher salary, he is losing out on loyalty points from both his old and new employer right? This isn’t different.

Bangladesh has kind of come out of it really well. Their stance has been appreciated, they silently accepted their fate and moved on without antagonizing the system.

Let’s see how this works out.
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Well to be fair, they should've gotten more originally. Everyone's share from ICC revenues should depend on how much the Indian public wants and is willing to pay to watch them play. Only Australia can compete with Pakistan on that front.

Teams like New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka getting almost as much as Pakistan is crazy if you think about it. I'm guessing they'll shave a bit off each of those guys and hand it to Pakistan.

This tantrum was a stupid way to negotiate it but what's done is done.
 
Jay Shah has the true godfather aura, sending a couple of right hand men to close out the deal with offers they can’t refuse. True gangsta and chip of the old block 👏🏼.

Don’t cross the boss as they say 👍Don Jay Carleone:yk3
 
AndayWalaAllRounder said:
No one is confused about bilaterals vs ICC events. Idk how some Indians defending it with straight face lol. Everyone understands bilaterals are between two boards. The point people keep making is about consistency. For years we’ve been told “we don’t play Pakistan because of principles”. Fine, that’s India’s choice. But then suddenly the same principles become flexible whenever an ICC event arrives and the global broadcast money is on the table. That contradiction is what people are pointing out, not the legal structure of bilateral cricket.

Now that ICC officials are in Pakistan trying to find a solution, suddenly the narrative is “Pakistan u-turn, Pakistan hypocrites”. Funny how negotiations are called diplomacy when India does them, but called hypocrisy when Pakistan does them. Every board negotiates with ICC when money, politics and scheduling collide. That’s literally how international cricket has always worked. Calling it a tantrum or a u-turn is just fan-war spin. Lets be real, every one with 2 brain cells knew Pakistan would change the decision, they just wanted to give some takleef to some ppl lol.

Also, let’s be honest. If Pakistan ends up playing, it won’t be because someone got scared. It will be because ICC and broadcasters pushed for a compromise. The same thing has happened many times when India had government restrictions about travelling to Pakistan. Those were called “practical solutions”. So let’s not pretend negotiations suddenly became immoral today.

At the end of the day both boards have used politics in cricket. India has its government constraints. Pakistan has its government constraints. Neither side is some saint protecting the purity of sport. Cricket gets dragged into geopolitics on both sides, and fans are left arguing on forums while administrators quietly make commercial decisions behind closed doors.

Honestly, as a fan i don’t want this drama. I want cricket, want rivalry on the field, not press conferences and statements. India vs Pakistan is the biggest sporting rivalry in cricket because of history, emotion and shared culture. When the teams don’t play, the sport loses more than any board gains. Sadly these Gen Z kiddos wont understand it.

Rivalry should stay fierce, sledging should stay fun, but the game itself should keep going. At the end of the day it’s still bat vs ball, not nation vs nation. And cricket is always better when the two teams meet on the pitch instead of in headlines.

In here, people behave like they are in some simulation war lol. Yall gotta chill tbh.
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It's very clear, india can tolerate Pak if there a chance of self damage- aka loss of revenue to India or its companies.

But we won't give Pak opportunity to benefit from India directly which happens in bilateral

We wanna fight pak at our terms, the terms we set.
 
Red-Indian said:
Well to be fair, they should've gotten more originally. Everyone's share from ICC revenues should depend on how much the Indian public wants and is willing to pay to watch them play. Only Australia can compete with Pakistan on that front.

Teams like New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka getting almost as much as Pakistan is crazy if you think about it. I'm guessing they'll shave a bit off each of those guys and hand it to Pakistan.

This tantrum was a stupid way to negotiate it but what's done is done.
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Who are you and me to decide that? It’s PCB’s job to negotiate what they think they are worth. Also there are finance and legal experts way beyond our pay grade determining that: However timing also matters even if they think they deserve it. This is the worst possible timing.
 
AndayWalaAllRounder said:
Amhh but Gupta jee said that Pak is going to ICC - but here ICC came to Pakistan... So if Pakistan was afraid, or begging then why ICC came. Pakistan should have gone to iCC. no?

Sharam tumko' magar nahi aati.
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My dear Andey, some very silly posts from you defied of any logic. Whether Pakistan goes to ICC or ICC send delegates to Pakistan, what difference does it makes. Pakistan's stance was to boycott the game against India. Correct na? Now if they are engaging with ICC and if decide to take a U-turn and play on 15th, who will look silly?
 
Here’s a question? What if broadcasters were from Australia, England Pakistan or any other country then India. Would icc still try to negotiate?
 
Meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam

Upon arrival at Qaddafi Stadium, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi welcomed Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam.

The meeting included discussions on the ongoing recent crisis.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam thanked Pakistan for its support.

PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer and Advisor to PCB Chairman Aamir Mir were also present on the occasion.
 
Local.Dada said:
Who are you and me to decide that? It’s PCB’s job to negotiate what they think they are worth. Also there are finance and legal experts way beyond our pay grade determining that: However timing also matters even if they think they deserve it. This is the worst possible timing.
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I'm not deciding just giving my opinion. The scarcity of the India-Pakistan games and the emotional baggage associated with them has made it a critical game for Indian broadcasters and audiences.

I agree this is an absurd way to negotiate it but I sense Pakistani decision making is often driven by emotion rather than cold logic. The ICC might give in under this pressure but you're right, the countries that lose revenue will think of this as blackmail.
 
Red-Indian said:
Well to be fair, they should've gotten more originally. Everyone's share from ICC revenues should depend on how much the Indian public wants and is willing to pay to watch them play. Only Australia can compete with Pakistan on that front.

Teams like New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka getting almost as much as Pakistan is crazy if you think about it. I'm guessing they'll shave a bit off each of those guys and hand it to Pakistan.

This tantrum was a stupid way to negotiate it but what's done is done.
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Red-Indian said:
I'm not deciding just giving my opinion. The scarcity of the India-Pakistan games and the emotional baggage associated with them has made it a critical game for Indian broadcasters and audiences.

I agree this is an absurd way to negotiate it but I sense Pakistani decision making is often driven by emotion rather than cold logic. The ICC might give in under this pressure but you're right, the countries that lose revenue will think of this as blackmail.
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It’s to do with solidarity
First with the Bangladesh cause
And now obviously Sri Lanka are in the spotlight again and we can’t let them fend off the wolves by themselves after all the solidarity they have shown us
 
Indians used to make the excuse that they don't boycott WC games due to points, otherwise blood of jawans bla bla. Well the points have now ever been given to India. So why whining
 
Oneking said:
Here’s a question? What if broadcasters were from Australia, England Pakistan or any other country then India. Would icc still try to negotiate?
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If a billion people are watching their telecast and making them billion dollars why wouldn’t they lol ?

You see even Hollywood studios doing some cringe promotions in India these days for marketing their movies.
 
Here are some events of the last few months on which , I agree and disagree with BCCI.

Disagree- Bangladesh players shouldn’t have been allowed in the auction in the current scenario but if they were allowed and then picked, they should have been allowed to play. Dropping Fizz was definitely an extremely poor decision.

Disagree- Shakehand gate- When you play a competitive match, you shake hands at the end of the game: period!!! even boxers/
Fighters who try to kill each other in the ring shake hands before and after. Maybe if some guy like Faheem was ignored for being an obnoxious illiterate ,like how Scotland players refused to shake hands with Sandeep, Lamicchane, that might have been fine.

Agree- I 💯 endorse not taking trophy from Moshin Naqvi- he was the interior minister of a country that just perpetuated a horrible terror attack on India. The only reason he gets a pass is no one thinks he yields any power in such decisions in Pakistan. Otherwise by all moral responsibility, he should be held accountable. I stand with my team on this call.

However here is the issue with the Pakistani response.

Delaying tactics- They tried to delay the Asia cup match. Held the tournament hostage with all that Andy Pycroft saga. Delayed broadcasting, start time etc and were totally unprofessional. That would have impacted everyone not just India. It was definitely a poor approach. Had PCB/ Mo Naqvi waited for the end of the tournament to raise these issues, their respectability would have definitely increased.

Sabotaging tournaments- Similarly PCB is trying to hold the worldcup hostage which will have an impact on all member boards and not just India or BCCI.

I feel Pak is definitely testing the patience of ICC.

Ps- BCCI comes out so innocent and shareef (no pun intended) from all this that this is singlehandedly the best thing to happen to them, they are made to look like a victim instead of a bully 😁
 
If Pakistan takes a u turn, we will look like idiots, until and unless we win the game against them.

If we lose the game aswell, it will be a self inflicted bayzati
 
Major said:
If Pakistan takes a u turn, we will look like idiots, until and unless we win the game against them.

If we lose the game aswell, it will be a self inflicted bayzati
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Winning the game might mask the criticism for a while, that’s about it. It will be still seen as a joke. Who overwrites their PM for a cricket board probably having only 3-4 serious countries and none of them are US. Russia, China, Saudi etc 😁
 
Ball Blazer said:
According to all, ICC=BCCI, so it's basically BCCI coming to Pakistan to convince to play on 15 feb???
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Nope.

Once Pakistan agrees to play, it doesnt matter if icc came, bcci came or uganda board came.

Pakistan will once again come out as the ones doing drama and than taking a u turn, just like in the andy pycroft situation.

If we take a u turn the insult is on us, no matter how you may try to spin it. Reason is we took u turns in the past aswell and never stood by our decision
 
Local.Dada said:
Winning the game might mask the criticism for a while, that’s about it. It will be still seen as a joke. Who overwrites their PM for a cricket board probably having only 3-4 serious countries and none of them are US. Russia, China, Saudi etc 😁
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Winning the game will cover our bases. Because indias media focus will shift towards the loss.

But here is the thing, i dont even feel we can pull off a win after the diabolical game against the Netherlands.
 
Major said:
Winning the game will cover our bases. Because indias media focus will shift towards the loss.

But here is the thing, i dont even feel we can pull off a win after the diabolical game against the Netherlands.
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Did winning CT final in 2017 or 152-0 change anything?

Was losing to Zim or USA end of the world?

Yes of course fans will be upset or celebrate for a few days but we all move on.

Only politics etc will remain constant.

Just because your team played a poor game vs Netherland is not reflective of anything. Pak in Lois is an upper middle tier team which can lose to weak teams and beat bigger teams on their day, that’s been the case for more than a decade now. So winning and losing doesn’t matter. Yes you win the whole cup, that’s something you can gloat about for longer.
 
When you make a boycott call, and if it means something, than you are suppose to stand your ground.

Pakistan did this during the Asia Cup, with Andy Pycroft, they even delayed a game by an hour. Yet, they took a u turn and played a game.

Currently, the India Pakistan game has created soo much pressure on India that India even requested the US ambassador in India to put pressure on Pakistan through their govt.

Just heard a meeting took place, and if Pakistan does a U turn, this will be one of the most embarrassing moments in our cricket and should be the final tournament of Naqvi.

The only face saving we could have is if we win the game against India and make sure India doesnt win the final.

But, this U Turn, will be a national embarrassment.
 
emranabbas said:
your still on boycott so stop having wet dreams.

even if Pakistan plays there will be in something in return

what did you get no handshake in return of no trophy :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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we won the final....
Who cares about the actual trophy. It is mostly symbolic.

Maybe pak should keep it, their trophy cabinet is empty for a while.

Chori ki hui rakh lo
 
Local.Dada said:
Did winning CT final in 2017 or 152-0 change anything?

Was losing to Zim or USA end of the world?

Yes of course fans will be upset or celebrate for a few days but we all move on.

Only politics etc will remain constant.

Just because your team played a poor game vs Netherland is not reflective of anything. Pak in Lois is an upper middle tier team which can lose to weak teams and beat bigger teams on their day, that’s been the case for more than a decade now. So winning and losing doesn’t matter. Yes you win the whole cup, that’s something you can gloat about for longer.
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Us playing a poor game reflects how bad we are. Winning and losing gives an idea how the team will do.
 
Pakistan should not cave to ICC request. They should stand for their principles and teach BCCI and ICC a lesson.

You have earned respect even from your adversaries, whether they admit it or not.
 
Let's be real, this was a strike while the iron is hot. The PCB wanted to take advantage of the ICC, BCCI and Mukesh Ambani desperation for the match to take place at all costs and to get their demands accepted in return
 
No brother @Major , I see it differently.

If this turns into an ego contest, then we’ve already lost the plot. We all should not be held hostage by a fake sense of pride or by petty politics.

What we need is a sensible, respectable compromise where every side walks away with dignity intact. Not a win or a loss. Just a fair middle ground. Because this isn’t war. It’s sport.

Personally, if PCB decides to play the February 15th match against India, I’d fully support it. It would be a fantastic spectacle and exactly what the sport needs right now. I would have great joy engaging with my Pakistani friends here and also with my former friends (pre May 2025).

Let’s just shake hands, move forward, and let the bat and ball do the talking. At the end of the day, cricket is meant to unite people, not become another battlefield.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Nature is nervously waiting to see how you’ll react when it drops an earthquake on you. That’s honestly the best analogy I can come up with for the way you’re trying to put a positive spin on an impending tragedy.
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or obsessed Indian desperate for an answer so they can play with Pakistan

I heard even Indian cricket team is going Colombo despite Pakistan saying they are boycotting they are hoping Pakistan changes their mind last minute and will be waiting for Pakistan at the ground
 
emranabbas said:
or obsessed Indian desperate for an answer so they can play with Pakistan

I heard even Indian cricket team is going Colombo despite Pakistan saying they are boycotting they are hoping Pakistan changes their mind last minute and will be waiting for Pakistan at the ground
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It’s called following rules and protocol. Not everyone works for a banana organization 🤷‍♂️
 
Major said:
If Pakistan takes a u turn, we will look like idiots, until and unless we win the game against them.

If we lose the game aswell, it will be a self inflicted bayzati
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What if india agree to handshake ? Can Pakistan claim moral victory :klopp :kp
 
emranabbas said:
or obsessed Indian desperate for an answer so they can play with Pakistan

I heard even Indian cricket team is going Colombo despite Pakistan saying they are boycotting they are hoping Pakistan changes their mind last minute and will be waiting for Pakistan at the ground
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Or that always knew pak would wither and give in.
 
Major said:
When you make a boycott call, and if it means something, than you are suppose to stand your ground.

Pakistan did this during the Asia Cup, with Andy Pycroft, they even delayed a game by an hour. Yet, they took a u turn and played a game.

Currently, the India Pakistan game has created soo much pressure on India that India even requested the US ambassador in India to put pressure on Pakistan through their govt.

Just heard a meeting took place, and if Pakistan does a U turn, this will be one of the most embarrassing moments in our cricket and should be the final tournament of Naqvi.

The only face saving we could have is if we win the game against India and make sure India doesnt win the final.

But, this U Turn, will be a national embarrassment.
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Even if Pakistan where to win the match, this would still be embarrassing, if you made a stand, you need to stick with it. Need to show that Hindu terrorism has no place , and that we have support for Bangladesh, the game of cricket should not be dictated by 1 board even if it brings the most amount of money, at the end of the day we play in ICC (International cricket council) key word International, the ICC must always look at the best interest of all Boards.

Granted if Pakistan Boycott they will get a lot of problems coming there way from ICC, BCCI, and broadcaster but need to look at the bigger picture and long term, take the stand today, stick with it, things will changes within ICC, it will take time but it can happen, if you take that stand and show you are serious about it.
 
Agreed in principle.

But who knows what sort of back door negotiations take place and if any financial incentive or tournament deal is offered to the PCB as an extra compensation.

Don't think the PCB will reverse the decision on just mere requests.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Depends if they get some concessions.
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Energy said:
Agreed in principle.

But who knows what sort of back door negotiations take place and if any financial incentive or tournament deal is offered to the PCB as an extra compensation.

Don't think the PCB will reverse the decision on just mere requests.
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I think Naqvi should ask Indian players to be respectful by shaking hands.

If Indians disrespect and do not shake hands, I don't see the point of any game. :inti
 
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