Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad
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Decision comes after weeks of uncertainty during which the Bangladeshis insist they would not play its matches in India over safety worries.
If Pakistan withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup, it could face ICC sanctions, financial losses, Asia Cup exclusion, and Uganda may replace them.
The World Cricket Association (WCA) on Sunday voiced its concern over Bangladesh’s exit from the upcoming T20 World Cup, describing it as “a sad moment” that calls for “deep reflection”.
It's the second T20 World Cup where Scotland have benefitted from the axing of a team, with them benefitting from Zimbabwe being keeping out of the 2009 WC for political reasons
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USD $525,000: The Number That Changes Everything for Scotland After Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Exit
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the upcoming T20 World Cup due to security concerns, allowing Scotland to participate. As a highest-ranked non-qualifying team, they stand to gain significant financial benefits.
Bangladesh has doubled down on refusing to go to India for the T20 World Cup despite being told it will be replaced if it doesn’t change its mind