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ICC T20 World Cup: Former captain Rashif Latif, while reflecting on Pakistan decison to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, said that they could face sanctions, and they must be aware of that, adding that this boycott could also impact their participation in future ICC events, including the Women’s T20 World Cup in England, the Asia Cup, and other major tournaments.

The Pakistan government has ordered the Pakistan Cricket Board to not play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, granted the team conditional approval to take part in the tournament. This decision comes in protest against the ICC’s refusal to move Bangladesh's World Cup matches out of India, a demand Pakistan strongly backed.

“This decision has been taken keeping the political context in mind. Earlier, India had adopted such measures, introducing the neutral venue and the hybrid model. Considering the current political dynamics in South Asia, involving Pakistan and Bangladesh, this move is closely linked to the broader regional situation. Bangladesh is heading into elections, and elections are also due in West Bengal, which adds another layer to the context,” Latif told IANS.