ICC Warns Pakistan Over India Match Boycott Threat; Sanctions Loom

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threatened to boycott its T20 World Cup group stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo.
• The ICC expressed strong disapproval, stating the decision is not in the best interest of global cricket or fans, including millions of Pakistanis.
• The ICC subtly warned PCB of potential sanctions if the boycott proceeds, including point deductions, ranking freezes, and refusal by top nations to play in Pakistan.
• A ban on foreign players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is also a possible consequence.
• Pakistan has not officially informed the ICC of its boycott decision, with the threat initially coming from the Pakistani government.

Why It Matters: ICC warns Pakistan against boycotting India match, citing potential sanctions and negative impact on global cricket.