ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that no financial, sporting or administrative sanctions will be imposed on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following consultations between the two bodies.
The ICC reached an official statement with BCB to announce their mutual agreement. The ICC confirmed that BCB holds the right to present its case before the Dispute Resolution Committee according to the existing ICC regulations.
The ICC maintains its operations according to principles that promote fairness while treating all parties equally, yet its functions serve to assist rather than bring about punitive measures.
Between 2028 and 2031, Bangladesh will host an ICC event which serves as preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031. The ICC will determine the hosting rights through its established process which includes specific timelines and required operational functions.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) supports Bangladesh in hosting international cricket events because it believes Bangladesh can successfully manage these events. The ICC supports cricket development through its member nations by creating cricket development programs that provide real opportunities for establishing cricketing facilities.
The ICC, along with the Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board and other member countries, plans to maintain positive relationships with each other while working towards bettering the game. The parties involved in the agreement committed themselves to protecting cricketing standards while working together to maintain peace within the worldwide cricketing community.
Commenting on the matter, ICC Chief Executive Sanjiv Gupta said Bangladesh’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was regrettable, but it would not affect the ICC’s long-term commitment to the country. He said Bangladesh remains an important cricketing nation deserving of sustained investment, competitiveness and global integration, and should not be judged based on short-term challenges.
Pakistan allows national team to play India in T20 World Cup
Earlier, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi presented the results of high-level talks which involved Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) representatives, to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to an official statement.
The statement said the government also reviewed formal requests sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to the PCB as well as messages received from Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and other ICC member countries. The countries requested Pakistan to help resolve the recent challenges that affected the tournament.
The government accepted BCB President Aminul Islam’s statement and the Bangladesh government expressed its gratitude. Pakistan confirmed its status as a brotherhood country that will support Bangladesh throughout its difficulties.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conducted a telephone conversation with the President of Sri Lanka on the same day, according to the statement. The two leaders engaged in friendly conversation while they reflected on the historical friendship that Pakistan and Sri Lanka share through mutual support during challenging times. The President of Sri Lanka requested Pakistan to solve the issue through peaceful means.
The Pakistan government approved the national cricket team’s participation in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match which will take place on 15 February 2026, at the request of friendly nations.
The government said the decision was made to promote cricket and develop the sport. The Prime Minister’s Office sent its best wishes to the national team through official channels.
