ICC May Suspend Pakistan Over India T20 World Cup Boycott Threat

• Pakistan government announced its cricket team will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but boycott their match against India.
• The scheduled match between Pakistan and India is on February 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
• Reports suggest the ICC may suspend Pakistan from international cricket or ban them from the T20 World Cup 2026 for this decision.
• Potential sanctions include preventing member countries from bilateral series in Pakistan and stopping overseas players from PSL.
• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could also face a penalty of up to Rs 200 crore for broadcaster losses.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces potential ICC suspension and severe sanctions for threatening to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India.