US EditionPakistan says cricket team will boycott T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan will compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 but will forfeit the February 15 match against India, following government instructions amid political tensions.
- On Sunday, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan approved the Pakistan national cricket team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 but ordered the team not to play India on February 15, 2026, saying it `shall not take the field` in Colombo.
- Bangladesh's removal from India-hosted matches prompted Pakistan's protest after Bangladesh national cricket team was replaced by Scotland on January 24, 2026, and Pakistan accused the ICC of `double standards`.
- A boycott would trigger a forfeit, giving India two points and applying Clause 16.10.7, which counts the full 20 overs when calculating Pakistan cricket team's net run rate.
- The ICC warned the Pakistan Cricket Board to consider long-term implications and urged it to `explore a mutually acceptable resolution` as broadcasters risk major eight-figure revenue losses.
- Pakistan's group schedule lists matches on February 7, February 10 and February 18, all in Sri Lanka during the February 7 to March 8, 2026 tournament, with knockout match scenarios against India unresolved.
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The ICC also said it was still awaiting official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on this. “The ICC notes the statement that the government of Pakistan has made regarding the decision to instruct its national team to selectively participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. 🏏 ICC Reacts to Pakistan's Decision of Boycotting T20 World Cup 2026 Match Against India.
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