While Pakistan does not intend to withdraw from the tournament, discussions are ongoing on how to register a protest message alongside continued participation.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has consulted board officials and former cricketers on the issue, including during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) workshop. Sources say Naqvi expressed clear support for Bangladesh, stating that the team had been placed in a “humiliating situation” and should not be left alone.
Three options are currently under consideration: Pakistani players wearing black armbands during World Cup matches to show solidarity with Bangladeshi fans; a possible boycott of the February 15 match against India as a protest against Indian conduct; and dedicating every Pakistan victory in the tournament to Bangladesh’s cricket supporters.
Sources added that the final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation and stance will be taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
A meeting between the prime minister and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled for today, where the matter will be presented in detail.
PCB officials have indicated that any decision will balance Pakistan’s competitive interests with a clear message of solidarity with Bangladesh.
