India, Jan. 29 -- Come Friday or Monday, Pakistan is set to officially announce its decision on participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, a call they have held off on to show solidarity with what they believe to be an "injustice" towards Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting a binding signal from the government, despite the move carrying strict consequences from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Media reports in Pakistan over the last few days have also indicated that the board has been weighing various protest gestures should they participate, including a potential boycott of the India game.

PCB has been the only ICC member board to support Bangladesh's concerns about not sending its team to India for the ...