In an unprecedented move, Pakistan on Sunday announced that it will take part in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott its group-stage match against arch-rivals India, a decision taken by the Government of Pakistan following the International Cricket Council’s removal of Bangladesh from the tournament after Dhaka raised security concerns over playing in India.
“The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026,” the government said in a post on X, adding that “however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15th February 2026 against India.”
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