PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. File
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Naqvi is ready to temporary Sharif on the newest developments on the problem in a while Monday. The sport towards India is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 15.
“Naqvi will temporary the PM on the communications he has had with the Bangladesh, Sri Lankan and Emirates cricket boards and with the ICC on the disaster,” the supply stated.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president, Amin ul Islam was in Lahore for the talks Naqvi had with Imran Khawaja, vice chairman and unbiased director of the ICC, on Sunday (February 8, 2026).
Sri Lanka and Emirates board have each urged the nation to overview its determination and the PCB supply confirmed that Islam, whereas appreciating the help Pakistan has proven for Bangladesh cricket, additionally requested Naqvi to finish the boycott.
He stated that Naqvi is prone to ask the PM to allow the group to play India within the World Cup in view of the dialogue and appeals from Sri Lanka, Emirates and Bangladesh boards.
Nevertheless, the ultimate determination rests with Sharif and the PCB would abide by it.
The supply stated that in talks with Khawaja, Naqvi had raised quite a lot of points.
“He questioned Khawaja if the ICC had stored quiet if the Pakistan group had refused to simply accept the Asia Cup trophy on the presentation from any Indian board official,” the supply stated.
The trophy lies locked on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) headquarters in Dubai after Naqvi, who presently heads the physique, made it clear that solely he would perform the presentation formalities in full media glare.
Bangladesh had been ousted from the World Cup after refusing to play in India citing safety considerations.
Printed – February 09, 2026 02:44 pm IST
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