Bangladesh Cricket Board president arrives in Lahore for key ICC Meeting after removal from ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President, Aminul Islam, has arrived in Lahore to attend an emergency meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to Bangladeshi news media.

The report said Aminul Islam will also meet senior PCB officials separately during his short stay in the city. The talks are expected to focus on the current situation of the T20 World Cup and other cricket-related issues.

Sources added that discussions will also include bilateral cricket relations, future series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, and ways to improve cooperation between the two cricket boards.

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High-Level Meetings in Lahore

The BCB chief is set to attend several meetings in Lahore. Sources said he will also join the ICC meeting online along with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Islam is expected to leave for Dhaka later this evening. According to BCB sources, Bulbul left for Lahore at 1:00 AM last night and will return to Dhaka this afternoon after the meetings end.

World Cup Conflict and Boycott

The current T20 World Cup has seen major tension. Bangladesh is not part of this edition after the ICC replaced them with Scotland. This decision was taken due to several political and logistical issues.

In support of Bangladesh, Pakistan has officially boycotted its scheduled match against India. Earlier, the ICC rejected Pakistan’s request to move its matches to Sri Lanka. Now, the ICC is under pressure, as the India vs Pakistan match brings in a large share of the tournament’s revenue.

Talks to Find a Solution

The meeting in Lahore aims to solve these issues and find common ground. Key points include:

Solidarity stand: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi earlier warned of a full boycott, calling Bangladesh’s exclusion unfair.

Limited boycott: The Pakistan government later agreed to play the tournament but skip only the India match.

Money pressure: The ICC faces strong pressure from sponsors and broadcasters to ensure the India-Pakistan match happens.

What Lies Ahead

The cricket world is closely watching the outcome of the Lahore meeting. The ICC is expected to make a final effort to convince Pakistan to rethink its boycott of the India match to avoid heavy financial losses and protect the World Cup’s balance.