Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan will take a final decision on its participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup by Friday or next Monday, Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday.

In a post on X, Naqvi said he had held a "productive meeting" with Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during which he briefed him on the ongoing ICC-related matter.

"The prime minister directed that the issue be resolved while keeping all options on the table," Naqvi said, adding that both sides agreed the final decision would be taken within the next few days.

The development comes in the aftermath of ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland.l, after the latter refused to travel to Indi...