Pakistan will be boycotting T20 World Cup 2026 match vs India on 15 February. Image: AP
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Firstpost02-02-2026, 16:16

Pakistan Boycotts T20 World Cup Match Against India, Cites 'Indian Cricket Council' Bias

  • Pakistan will boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
  • The Pakistan government announced the boycott on X, stating the team would not take the field against India.
  • A source told Geo News that the boycott is a protest against the ICC's governance and its decision to remove Bangladesh from the tournament.
  • The source alleged the ICC has become the 'Indian Cricket Council' under chairman Jay Shah, accusing it of biased decisions.
  • Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi had previously criticized Bangladesh's removal and hinted at a potential boycott.

Why It Matters: Pakistan boycotts T20 World Cup match against India, alleging ICC bias and calling it 'Indian Cricket Council'.

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