T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's Semi-Final Hopes Dwindle Amidst Boycott Threat

• Pakistan's government hinted at boycotting the high-voltage match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
• Despite the hint, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not sent an official email to the ICC regarding a boycott, causing confusion.
• If Pakistan boycotts the match, they will lose two points and must win all remaining three matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
• Pakistan's remaining matches are against Netherlands (Feb 7), USA (Feb 10), and Namibia (Feb 18).
• The Netherlands, known for upsets, poses a significant threat to Pakistan's qualification hopes.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces a tough semi-final path in T20 World Cup 2026 due to a potential boycott against India.