Pakistan to Boycott India Clash at T20 World Cup 2026; Past Forfeits Recalled

• Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott their match against India in Colombo on February 15.
• This decision follows previous instances where teams refused to play in ICC events due to security concerns or diplomatic issues.
• In 1996, Australia and West Indies forfeited matches against Sri Lanka in Colombo due to terror attack concerns.
• England refused to play Zimbabwe in Harare in 2003 due to diplomatic tensions and security advice.
• New Zealand forfeited their match against Kenya in Nairobi in 2003 following terror attacks in Kenya.

Why It Matters: Pakistan will boycott their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, echoing past team forfeits in ICC events.