BCCI Backs ICC on Pakistan's T20 World Cup Stance, Warns of Ban

• BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla stated that BCCI fully agrees with ICC's stance on Pakistan's decision regarding the T20 World Cup.
• Pakistan government announced its team will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will not play against India on February 15 in Colombo.
• ICC warned Pakistan that boycotting matches goes against the spirit of the game and could have serious long-term consequences for Pakistan cricket.
• Sources suggest ICC might ban Pakistan from international cricket for this 'selective participation', with an ICC Board meeting expected soon.
• If Pakistan is excluded, Uganda could potentially replace them in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Why It Matters: BCCI supports ICC's warning to Pakistan over their refusal to play India in the T20 World Cup, risking a ban.