US EditionBrett Lee bats for India-Pak match but Pakistan PM calls boycott 'appropriate'
Pakistan’s government boycotts only the Feb. 15 India match at the T20 World Cup to show solidarity with Bangladesh amid political tensions, officials said.
- The Pakistan government on Sunday instructed the national cricket team to boycott its Feb. 15 match against India in Colombo while confirming participation in the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Framed as solidarity with Bangladesh, the Pakistan government said the boycott followed Bangladesh’s withdrawal amid tensions with India and was an appropriate, carefully deliberated stance.
- It plays the United States next Tuesday, Feb. 10, then has an eight-day break before facing Namibia on Feb. 18, and Pakistan can't afford a loss after conceding two points to India if it boycotts.
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