Islamabad: The ICC's visualization to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup has moreover wroth Pakistan with Pakistan Cricket Workbench (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi raising serious questions well-nigh the International Cricket Council (ICC). Speaking to the media in Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi said that Bangladesh has been treated unfairly and the ICC should not prefer double standards.
Mohsin Naqvi revealed that he had raised this issue during the ICC workbench meeting. He said, "I unmistakably stated in the ICC meeting that you cannot have double standards. You cannot have one visualization for one country and a variegated visualization for another." He emphasized that Bangladesh should definitely play in the World Cup, as it is a major and important stakeholder in the tournament.
The PCB senior said that both Bangladesh and Pakistan are equal members of the ICC and cannot be treated differently. He said, "Bangladesh is a member just like Pakistan. If you have given priority to India in Pakistan's case, then the same tideway should be unexplored in Bangladesh's case."
What warning did Pakistan unhook to the ICC?
Mohsin Naqvi moreover said that no single country can impose its visualization on flipside country. He warned that if this happens, Pakistan will stand firm on its position. He said, "One country cannot dictate to flipside country. If this happens, Pakistan will remain steadfast in its position."
The PCB senior moreover highlighted the crucial role of the Pakistani government. He said that if Pakistan says it will not play in the World Cup, then the ICC should consider including a 22nd team. He clarified that this visualization would be made by the Pakistani government, and the final visualization would moreover rest with the government.
So, will Pakistan moreover snub the T20 World Cup?
Questioning the ICC's role, the PCB senior said that Pakistan trusts its own government increasingly than the ICC
"This is a visualization of the Pakistani government, and the final visualization will moreover be taken by the Pakistani government. We trust the Pakistani government increasingly than the ICC," Mohsin Naqvi said.
He moreover widow that Pakistan has several options to deal with every situation. "We have Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, and Plan D, so there's no need to worry," the PCB senior said.
These statements by Mohsin Naqvi have sparked a new debate in international cricket. Discussions have intensified regarding Bangladesh's World Cup future, the ICC's impartiality, and the rights of member countries. All vision will be on the reactions of the ICC and the concerned countries on this issue in the coming days.
It should be noted that the ICC has excluded Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup. Scotland has now been included in the World Cup in its place. The ICC had unmistakably stated that there would be no changes to the World Cup schedule and venues. Ultimately, Bangladesh was dropped.
