Debate With Arnab: Pak Tries To Blackmail India In The Name Of T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi is facing massive backlash for threatening to boycott the India match in T20 World Cup 2026, a move slammed as "blackmailing world cricket" to pressure ICC after Bangladesh's ouster. In solidarity with Dhaka over their denied security exemption—unlike the pre-approved India-Pak neutral venue policy—PCB eyes skipping the high-stakes Colombo clash on Feb 15, potentially costing ICC $38M in broadcast revenue while dodging full withdrawal penalties. Ex-India cricketer Atul Wassan calls it "foolish bravado," warning players suffer as Naqvi met PM Shehbaz Sharif for a final call by Feb 2.