India, Jan. 22 -- Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup and stand in solidarity with Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) risks being booted out of the 20-team competition if it refuses to travel to India, citing security concerns. On Wednesday, the apex cricket body issued a statement, saying the original schedule will be upheld and Bangladesh's demand to shift matches to Sri Lanka won't be accepted. The BCB were given 24 hours to speak to their government and take a final call on their participation.

Amid the ongoing standoff between the ICC and BCB, Latif asked the PCB to withdraw from the senior men's competition, as it is a good time to challenge t...