Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to convene a high-level emergency board meeting within the next 48 hours to address rising tensions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources told NDTV.

Sources indicated to NDTV Profit that the PCB may face severe sanctions, potentially including suspension from the ongoing T20 World Cup.

The meeting was prompted by Pakistan's decision to boycott its upcoming T20 World Cup Group A match against India on February 15, a move that has alarmed global cricket administrators and raised the prospect of unprecedented disciplinary action.

Pakistan on Sunday confirmed it would not participate in its high-profile men's T20 World Cup group league match against India, a deci...