Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Pakistan Boycotts India Match in 2026 T20 World Cup
Pakistan decided not to play against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup because of political problems between the two countries.
This is similar to what happened in 2003 when England did not play against Zimbabwe in the World Cup.
The cricket board, ICC, did not punish the team that boycotted but gave the win to the other team.
In this case, if Pakistan does not play, India will get the points.
Pakistan boycotted a match against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup due to political tensions.
The ICC did not ban Pakistan but awarded points to India.
This situation is similar to England's boycott of Zimbabwe in the 2003 World Cup.
In 2003, the ICC awarded points to Zimbabwe after England's boycott.
The boycott was influenced by political issues between the involved countries.
- Who
- Pakistan and India
- What
- Pakistan boycotted a match against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup
- When
- 2026
- Where
- ICC T20 World Cup
- Why
- Political tensions between the two countries
- Event
- ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- Teams Involved
- Pakistan and India
- Reason for Boycott
- Political tensions
- Precedent
- England vs Zimbabwe in 2003 World Cup
- ICC Action
- Points awarded to the other team