New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Saturday strongly criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's remarks, indicating that Pakistan may reconsider its participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the statement an act of "foolish bravado."

Wassan believes players will suffer collateral damage, while politicians gain political mileage. He further alleged that Pakistan is attempting to support Bangladesh, thinking it will be a big brownie point for them.

"I think this is just a bravado, and it's foolish bravado at best to just eyeball ICC and blackmail the whole cricketing world order. I think what they are doing now is just using cricket and their collateral damage players. Who wi...