India, Feb. 2 -- It was widely speculated, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) made it official on Sunday. Amid Pakistan's prolonged review of its participation in the T20 World Cup, media reports indicated that the decision to protest the ICC's stance on Bangladesh did not sit well with the global governing body. The ICC was reportedly displeased not only with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi accusing it of "double standards", but also conveyed that such a move could invite strict repercussions.

On Saturday, the Pakistan government granted approval for Salman Ali Agha and his team to travel to Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup. However, it made clear via a social media post that Pakistan would not take the field for the February 15 Group...