LAHORE: Pakistan has conveyed full support to Bangladesh amid concerns surrounding the Bangladeshi cricket team’s travel to India, and may reconsider its own participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup if the matter is not resolved, government sources said.
According to officials familiar with the discussions, the Bangladeshi government has approached Pakistani authorities regarding the issue after Dhaka decided not to send its team to India under the current circumstances.
Sources said Pakistani authorities have communicated that Bangladesh’s concerns are legitimate and deserve due consideration. They added that no country should be subjected to pressure or intimidation over participation decisions related to international sporting events.
Officials said Pakistan is closely monitoring developments and may review its decision on participation in the T20 World Cup if the situation involving Bangladesh remains unresolved.
Pakistan has assured Bangladesh of full diplomatic and moral support on the matter, sources said, adding that consultations are ongoing at the governmental level.
No official statement has yet been issued by cricket boards or tournament organisers regarding the issue.
