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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to Attend IPL 2026 Final in India

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Mohsin Naqvi to Attend IPL 2026 Final in India

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is a highly anticipated event in the cricketing world, and the final is set to be hosted at the world’s biggest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on May 31.

IPL Final: A Cricketing Festival in India

The IPL final is treated like a cricketing festival in India, with the country’s cricket fans eagerly awaiting the event. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which is expected to be a grand affair.

Mohsin Naqvi Invited to Attend IPL 2026 Final

According to reports from Pakistani media, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been invited by the ICC to attend the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The invitation is part of the BCCI’s tradition of inviting VIPs and dignitaries from across fields to the IPL final.

A report from Geo News stated, “BCCI has invited PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for the IPL final and ICC Board meeting in Ahmedabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif will decide whether Mohsin Naqvi travels to India or not.”

ICC Board Meeting in Ahmedabad

Mohsin Naqvi, along with other board chiefs of the ICC full members, is scheduled to be in Ahmedabad for a meeting of the apex body. The meeting is expected to discuss important issues related to international cricket.

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The decision on Mohsin Naqvi’s attendance at the IPL 2026 final is pending approval from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. If he attends the event, it will be a significant development in the cricketing world, given the current relations between India and Pakistan.

Imran Malik

Imran Malik is a senior sports correspondent for Dawn, and one of Pakistan’s most authoritative voices on cricket. A proud alumnus of the University of the Punjab, he has spent more than a decade covering the men in green—from the raw energy of Lahore’s club grounds to World Cup semi-finals. Imran is particularly known for his deep technical knowledge of fast bowling and his unflinching analysis of Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure. His writing blends sharp observation with a historian’s eye, capturing both the glory and the grit of the game. A regular contributor to Dawn’s sports desk and a familiar face on news panel shows, Imran has been recognized with the Agahi Award and his paper’s own Excellence Award. He remains passionately committed to unearthing the next generation of Pakistani sporting talent.