Pakistan's Force Majeure Claim for T20 World Cup Boycott: BCCI Calls it 'Weak Argument'

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly plans to invoke the Force Majeure clause to avoid sanctions for not playing India at the T20 World Cup 2026.
• PCB intends to justify its stance by citing a government order, made public on social media, stating the team will not play India on February 15.
• The ICC has warned PCB of "long term implications," including potential fines and a temporary ban on bilateral series, for its boycott call.
• BCCI officials argue that PCB's claim is weak, especially since Pakistan played India in the Under-19 World Cup on the same day the boycott post was made.
• BCCI highlights the close ties between the Pakistan government and PCB, and the agreement for India and Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events.