Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Pakistan to Boycott India in T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan has decided not to play against India in the T20 World Cup 2026.
This is because Pakistan wants to support Bangladesh, which was not allowed to play in India due to security concerns.
Pakistan will still play in the rest of the tournament, which starts on February 7, 2026.
The match against India was supposed to be on February 15, 2026, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned Pakistan about the long-term implications of this decision, saying that all teams should play fairly and equally.
The ICC is concerned that Pakistan's decision could affect cricket in Pakistan and around the world.
Pakistan will play against the Netherlands, USA, and Namibia in the tournament.
Pakistan will boycott the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The decision was announced by the Pakistan government after a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Pakistan will still participate in the rest of the tournament, which starts on February 7, 2026, and will play against the Netherlands, USA, and Namibia.
The boycott is in solidarity with Bangladesh, which was removed from the tournament for refusing to play in India due to security concerns.
The ICC has warned Pakistan of 'long-term implications' and potential disruptions to the global cricket ecosystem, emphasizing that all teams should compete on equal terms.
- Who
- Pakistan government and cricket team, ICC
- What
- Pakistan's decision to boycott the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- Match scheduled for February 15, 2026; decision announced on February 1, 2026
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (for the boycotted match); other matches in Sri Lanka
- Why
- In solidarity with Bangladesh, which was removed from the tournament for refusing to play in India due to security concerns
Pakistan's Stance
ICC's Stance
Participation in Tournament
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will not play against India.
ICC's Stance
The ICC emphasizes that all qualified teams should compete on equal terms and selective participation undermines the tournament's integrity.
Reason for Boycott
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan is boycotting the match in solidarity with Bangladesh, which was removed from the tournament for refusing to play in India due to security concerns.
ICC's Stance
The ICC warns that such decisions are not in the interest of the global game and could impact the global cricket ecosystem.
Impact on Cricket
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan believes its decision supports broader issues of security and fairness in cricket.
ICC's Stance
The ICC warns of long-term implications for cricket in Pakistan, including potential disruptions to the global cricket ecosystem.
- Tournament
- ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- Boycotted Match
- India vs Pakistan (February 15, 2026)
- Venue
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Pakistan's Other Matches
- Netherlands, USA, Namibia
- ICC's Response
- Warning of long-term implications and potential disruptions to the global cricket ecosystem
- Bangladesh's Status
- Removed from tournament, replaced by Scotland
- Pakistan's Participation
- Confirmed for other matches
- Tournament Dates
- February 7 to March 8, 2026
Sources
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