Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed Pakistan’s boycott of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh, following the latter’s expulsion from the tournament for refusing to play in India. Sharif emphasized that sports should not be politicized and expressed support for Bangladesh in the ongoing cricket crisis. The decision was made after a Bangladeshi player was expelled from the IPL on India’s orders, leading to tensions between the two countries. Despite potential consequences, including forfeiting points, Pakistan’s stance has been criticized by the ICC for undermining the spirit of the competition and impacting the global cricket ecosystem.
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