India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Jeopardy: Pakistan Threatens Boycott

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News18•26-01-2026, 16:38
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Jeopardy: Pakistan Threatens Boycott
- •Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering boycotting its T20 World Cup group stage match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
- •The potential boycott is a protest against the ICC's stance, with PCB also considering withdrawing from the entire tournament.
- •PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to finalize the decision after his foreign tour.
- •Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament citing security reasons, replaced by Scotland, a decision PCB strongly criticized.
- •ICC warns of severe financial sanctions and bans if Pakistan withdraws, emphasizing no tolerance for linking sports with politics.
Why It Matters: Pakistan threatens to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India and potentially the entire tournament.
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