Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has provided significant insights into why Pakistan threatened to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India. He clarified that discussions between the PCB and the International Cricket Council (ICC) were focused solely on rectifying what he termed as unfair treatment towards Bangladesh. Naqvi highlighted that there were no other conditions aside from seeking justice for the Bangladeshi team and ensuring they received the respect they deserve, especially after being unfairly excluded from the tournament.

The controversy erupted following an ICC board decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after a voting process. The Bangladeshi government cited security concerns for not allowing the team to travel to India, which added further sensitivity to the situation. The issue escalated when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose to remove Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman from IPL, amplifying concerns about the treatment of Bangladeshi cricketers and leading Pakistan to voice accusations of double standards against the ICC.

Naqvi's remarks emphasize the importance of fairness in international cricket and highlight Pakistan's intention to stand in solidarity with Bangladesh. By calling attention to the perceived injustices faced by Bangladesh, Pakistan aims to draw a line against what it sees as inequitable treatment in the cricketing world. This incident could have broader implications for diplomatic relations in the region and the dynamics of international cricket governance.