Pakistan to Boycott T20 World Cup Match Against India, PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms

• Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Pakistan cricket team will not play against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
• The decision stems from Pakistan's stance to 'stand by Bangladesh' and the belief that 'politics should not be present in sports'.
• India and Pakistan were scheduled to face each other on February 15 in Colombo as part of Group A.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet officially informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of its decision to boycott the match.
• Boycotting the high-voltage match against India could lead to multiple penalties and further problems for Pakistan.