T20 World Cup 2026: India to Travel to Sri Lanka Despite Pakistan Boycott Threat

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced it will not play against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup group stage match, citing government advice.
• Despite Pakistan's boycott threat, BCCI confirmed Team India will travel to Sri Lanka, the scheduled venue, and follow all ICC protocols.
• The match, scheduled at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, is a high-revenue fixture, with a potential loss of INR 200 crore if cancelled.
• Pakistan's decision is seen as retaliation and a protest against ICC's handling of Bangladesh's request to change venues.
• ICC has warned PCB against boycotting the entire tournament, indicating severe consequences for their actions.

Why It Matters: India will proceed with T20 World Cup plans in Sri Lanka, ignoring Pakistan's boycott of their group stage match.