The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reacted strongly against Pakistan's government's decision to boycott their match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026. ICC has warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about large scale implications of their decision, saying that their stance is difficult to reconcile. T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Warns PCB Of Serious Consequences Over Possible India Match Boycott
ICC warns PCB over plans to boycott the India match at T20 World Cup 2026, urging reconsideration and highlighting risks to cricket’s integrity and long-term impact.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a firm warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board after Pakistan’s government announced that the national team would boycott its February 15 group-stage fixture against India national cricket team at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Taking note of the statement issued by the Pakistan government instructing its national team of boycotting the T20 World Cup group league game against India in Colombo on February 15, the ICC said such a move was incompatible with the basic principles of a world event where all qualified sides are expected to compete under a common schedule.