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The ICC-PCB meeting in Lahore lasted about 6 hours and the PCB have laid out of demands for them to end the IND vs PAK boycott. As per reports, Pakistan have demanded a greater share of ICC revenue alongside the revival of IND vs PAK bilateral cricket. Furthermore, Naqvi requested for handshake protocols to be re-instated before games.

Pakistan cricket board have laid out a fresh set of demands in their meeting with ICC on the IND vs PAK issue. ICC Deputy chairman Imran Khawaja represented ICC in face to face talks with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, while BCB president Aminul Islam was also in attendance. Khawaja, who represents Singapore at ICC was sent as mediator after Pakistan threatened to boycott the IND vs PAK to show solidarity with Bangladesh's exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

PCB have used the opportunity to play their hand and make demands. As per Telecom Asia, Pakistan have requested for a greater share in ICC revenue for them to take the field for the IND vs PAK game. Furthermore, Naqvi has demanded re-instating the pre-game handshake protocol. The teams have not avoided handshakes since last year across all formats and all age groups.

PCB's demands to end IND vs PAK boycott

Greater share of ICC revenue

Players to shake hands before IND vs PAK matches

Resumption of India vs Pakistan bilateral cricket

BCB demand compensation for T20 World Cup exit

Furthermore, PCB have demanded a resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan. The last time the two arch rivals played bilateral cricket was in 2012. However, since then, India and Pakistan have only faced off in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup. Currently, both teams have agreed to play on neutral venues after India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

BCB chief Aminul Islam is also believed to have requested for compensation following his team's ouster from the T20 World Cup 2026. ICC kicked out Bangladesh after BCB refused to travel to India citing security risks. A change of venue request was denied and Scotland were roped in as replacement.

It remains to be seen how actionable the PCB demands are. Bilateral cricket is not in ICC's scope of authority and would have to be taken up with the ICC. Similarly, pre-game handshakes are mandatory and would once depend on the players. India captain Suryakumar Yadav previously re-iterated that it was a team decision and wasn't down by the board or the government.