The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing scrutiny for its involvement in the ongoing dispute surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka next month. Bangladesh has expressed strong reservations about playing its matches in India, citing security concerns, and has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move their matches to Sri Lanka.

The PCB's decision to support Bangladesh's stance has led to questions about its motives and the potential implications for the tournament. Some have questioned whether the PCB is overstepping its bounds and attempting to exert undue influence on the ICC. A source close to the PCB has stated that Pakistan will not boycott the T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh.

The situation escalated after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to drop Mustafizur Rahman from their squad, which further fueled tensions between the two cricket boards. Bangladesh responded by banning the broadcast of the IPL and formally requesting the ICC to move their T20 World Cup group matches out of India, citing "security and safety" concerns for their players, staff, and officials. The ICC, however, deemed the security threat level at Indian venues as "nil to negligible".

Despite the ICC's assessment, the BCB, allegedly prompted by the Bangladesh government, has maintained its stance of not sending the team to India. In a meeting with ICC officials, the BCB proposed swapping places with Ireland in Group B, which includes Sri Lanka, to allow Bangladesh to play all its league matches in Sri Lanka. The ICC has been reluctant to alter the finalized tournament schedule. If Bangladesh refuses to participate, Scotland is likely to be named as their replacement.

Adding another layer to the controversy, reports emerged that the PCB had halted preparations for the T20 World Cup in light of the uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh's participation. However, sources close to the PCB have since clarified that Pakistan will participate in the tournament as scheduled, as they are slated to play their matches in Sri Lanka.

The PCB's support for Bangladesh has raised eyebrows, with some questioning the extent of its involvement. The ICC has given Bangladesh a deadline to agree to play their matches in India or risk being excluded from the tournament. The situation remains unresolved, with the T20 World Cup just weeks away.