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Latif Urges Pakistan to Boycott T20 World Cup
23 Jan
Summary
- Rashid Latif wants Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup.
- Bangladesh faces exclusion over security concerns in India.
- ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to relocate matches.
Rashid Latif, a former captain for Pakistan, has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the Men's T20 World Cup. Latif's appeal is in support of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which is facing potential exclusion from the tournament. Bangladesh has expressed security concerns regarding playing matches in India.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the BCB's request to move their matches to Sri Lanka. The ICC has given Bangladesh a 24-hour ultimatum to confirm their participation. Latif sees this situation as an opportune moment for Pakistan to challenge the current international cricket hierarchy.
Latif questioned the ICC's assurance of safety for Bangladeshi players, stating no agency can guarantee absolute security. He highlighted past instances where India and Pakistan avoided touring each other for global events, suggesting the ICC's inflexibility with Bangladesh is inconsistent. Latif emphasized Pakistan's significant influence, suggesting their withdrawal could halt the World Cup. He acknowledged potential future sanctions for Pakistan but stressed the importance of taking a firm stand now.
