Emirate Cricket Board chief reminded PCB of 2009 Lahore terrorist-attack:How Mubashshir Usmani played key role in resolving IND vs PAK WC dispute?

Mubashir Usmani, head of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has played a crucial role in resolving the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 dispute. He has been involved in this entire matter. On February 1, Pakistan announced that it would participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would boycott matches against India. The Pakistan government took this decision after the International Cricket Council (ICC) removed Bangladesh from the tournament. The Bangladesh government had expressed security concerns about playing in India. However, on Monday, Pakistan again became ready to play against India. Mubashir Usmani Played a Mediating Role In this period of crisis, Mubashir Usmani played a mediating role. He facilitated talks between the cricket boards of ICC, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, and helped everyone sit together to find a solution. According to an ECB source, he ensured that all parties reached a mutual agreement and a harmonious solution to the dispute was found. This crisis could have affected not only the current World Cup but also future ICC events. Also Read: Abhishek Sharma discharged from hospital, still doubtful for second T20 WC match vs Namibia Usmani reminded the Pakistan Board of the 2009 Lahore terrorist attack The source stated that as soon as the ICC began talks for a solution, Usmani remained active throughout the process. By Monday evening, a deadlock persisted on some key issues, but he continued to play a crucial role in finding a solution until the end. According to Indian and Pakistani media reports, Usmani, who previously served as Secretary-General in the ECB, reminded the Pakistan Board of the 2009 Lahore terrorist attack. At that time, when Pakistan was unable to play its home series, the UAE hosted Pakistan for about 10 years by making stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah available. Now it was Pakistan’s responsibility to support the global cricket system, because the large earnings from India-Pakistan World Cup matches help ICC run cricket development programs in associate countries.