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New Delhi. The dispute between Bangladesh and the ICC before the T20 World Cup 2026 finally ended with Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament. Pakistan’s role was most important in this entire incident, which pitted Bangladesh against the ICC and gave it the promise of support. Pakistan not only made statements but also supported Bangladesh alone during voting.

T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from February 7 in joint hosting between India and Sri Lanka. But before this tournament, there was tension between Bangladesh and ICC for about three weeks. Ultimately ICC took strict action and showed Bangladesh the way out. Instead, Scotland got a chance to play the World Cup.

But if we look closely at this entire incident, there is a conspiracy of Pakistan behind it. Pakistan was the only country which provoked Bangladesh and made it stand against the ICC. Pakistan itself unnecessarily made the matter so big. Now let us know the inside story of Pakistan’s nefarious efforts…

Controversy started from IPL

The World Cup controversy started after the BCCI’s decision in which Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released from IPL team KKR. After this, Bangladesh Cricket Board wrote a letter to ICC and demanded to shift its World Cup match in India to Sri Lanka.

Pakistan’s entry again

After this step of Bangladesh, Pakistan entered this dispute. Without understanding the entire dispute, Pakistan supported Bangladesh and started provoking it. Pakistan said that it is ready to host Bangladesh’s group matches in its country. At the same time, ICC was also requested to accept Bangladesh’s point.

Not only this, to express sympathy with Bangladesh, Pakistan gave Mustafizur Rahman a chance to play in PSL. Then Pakistan intensified its rhetoric against ICC and BCCI. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also jumped into this controversy.

Bangladesh also could not understand Pakistan’s conspiracy and kept falling into its trap. Pakistan kept repeating again and again that it is ready to hold matches in its country and stands strongly with Bangladesh. Here, Bangladesh also started openly showing arrogance to the ICC and refused to accept its orders.

Only Pakistan’s support in voting

Seeing this controversy increasing, ICC called a final meeting. Before this meeting, ICC had clearly told Bangladesh that its investigation had not revealed any threat. Therefore, Bangladesh will have to play matches in India only.

But when the meeting took place, only Pakistan supported Bangladesh. The remaining 14 votes fell in favor of the ICC’s decision. From here it was decided that Bangladesh would no longer be a part of the World Cup and Scotland would be given a chance in its place.

The real game of Pakistan started again

When Bangladesh got a shock from the ICC, Pakistan also turned a blind eye to the ICC. He also threatened to boycott the World Cup. But ICC did not change its strict style. ICC has clearly stated that if Pakistan dares to boycott the World Cup, then strict action will be taken against it.

ICC said that all sanctions will be imposed on Pakistan. Even action can be taken on its bilateral series play and PSL. Besides, he will also have to face financial loss. As soon as ICC gave this ultimatum. After a few hours, the air in Pakistan became tight. Pakistan, which was threatening boycott, announced its team for the World Cup.

Pakistan, which had given full assurance to Bangladesh that it will also boycott the World Cup along with it and will put global pressure on ICC. He turned around.

In this dispute, Pakistan tried its best to tarnish India’s reputation and make its own fortunes. But ICC did not let it go. Ultimately, Pakistan’s move only harmed Bangladesh and its dream of playing the World Cup was shattered.

Pakistan team for T20 World Cup: Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafai (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), Sam Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper) and Usman Tariq.

Pakistan’s group matches in T20 World Cup
07 February 2026. vs Netherlands. SSC. Colombo
10 February 2026. vs USA. SSC. Colombo
15 February 2026. vs India. Premadasa. Colombo
18 February 2026. vs Namibia. SSC. Colombo