Pakistan Faces Massive $38 Million Fine, ICC Sanctions for Boycotting India T20 World Cup Match

• Pakistan government announced its team will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup but boycott the group match against India scheduled for February 15.
• The boycott could lead to severe sanctions from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and a loss of 2 points.
• Analysts estimate the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face over $38 million in financial losses, including broadcast revenue and sponsorship payments.
• Skipping the India-Pakistan match, a major commercial attraction, could result in legal claims from broadcasters.
• The $38 million fine for boycotting the match against India translates to 10,71,63,11,600 Pakistani rupees, impacting PCB's revenue and domestic cricket development.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces a $38 million fine and severe ICC sanctions for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India.