The Economic Times

Not ICC, not India but this hidden threat can 'kill' Pakistan's World Cup chance after match boycott

Pakistans T20 World Cup campaign is facing a double-death scenario. While their government-mandated boycott of the India match has already cost them 2 points, and a 'hidden threat' is found in their opening game against the Netherlands that could leave them with a maximum of 5 points. This hidden threat, combined with a devastating Net Run Rate penalty from the forfeit, has turned their tournament into an almost impossible survival mission.