Cricket
Pakistan decided to boycott its February 15 T20 World Cup 2026 match against India following political tensions and disagreements after Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament.
The PCB reportedly placed several demands before the ICC to end the boycott threat, including financial safeguards and structural cricket assurances as talks began to find a path forward
The ICC rejected multiple PCB demands such as helping resume bilateral cricket with India, arranging a tri-nation series, and scheduling India tours, stating these fall outside its authority
While most demands were turned down, the ICC indicated Bangladesh would not be penalised for withdrawal and may be considered for future ICC events, a move accepted in talks
With the ICC firmly rejecting key conditions, the PCB chairman briefed government officials as the deadline loomed, with both cricket officials and governments weighing the future of the marquee match
Despite earlier threats, reports indicate that after the ICC’s firm stance and ongoing negotiations, the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match is expected to proceed as scheduled on February 15 in Colombo