PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi receives invitation to ICC meeting, IPL final in India

Lahore (Web Desk): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reportedly been invited to attend the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final in Ahmedabad later this month, according to sources.

An international cricket website reported that the ICC is preparing to hold a series of important meetings, including the Chief Executives Committee (CEC) session and the Board meeting, to resume discussions on the future of the World Test Championship (WTC).

As per the schedule, the CEC meeting will take place virtually on May 21, while the physical Board meeting is expected to be held on May 30 and 31 in Ahmedabad. The IPL 2026 final is also scheduled for May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Reports suggest that, under normal circumstances, the PCB chairman would attend the meeting in person, however political tensions between the two countries and their cricket boards may affect his participation.

Sources further claimed that Mohsin Naqvi has forwarded the invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who will make the final decision regarding his possible visit to India for the ICC meeting and IPL final.

It is worth noting that the ICC quarterly meetings were originally planned for March–April in Doha, Qatar, but were postponed due to regional developments.