The PCB decided to limit matches to Lahore and Karachi, dropping Peshawar, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad from the schedule in a bid to conserve fuel and other critical resources.
The MP said it is very difficult to change the entire schedule at the last moment, and that's why Scotland was brought as a replacement for Bangladesh.
Though PCB Chairman Naqvi wrote in a social media post that a final decision on this matter will be announced by Friday or Monday, sources told IANS that Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief also criticised India for allegedly dragging politics in cricket.
Raut said that before the start of the tournament, the Indian captain shook hands with Naqvi, calling the handshake controversy during the first India vs Pakistan game a "nationalist drama for cameras".
In a dramatic twist after Rinku Singh hit the winning four in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday night, India refused to accept the trophy and medals from the Pakistan Cricket Board chief.
