Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif Declares Boycott of T20 World Cup Match Against India

• Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that the Pakistani cricket team will not play against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
• The proposed match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Sharif cited solidarity with Bangladesh and the principle of keeping politics out of sports as reasons for the boycott.
• Despite the PM's statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet officially informed the ICC of this decision.
• If PCB fails to officially communicate, the match might proceed, and India could receive a walkover if Pakistan does not show up for the toss.