Pakistan to play in T20 World Cup but will boycott India clash

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:52 AM

Pakistan to play in T20 World Cup but will boycott India clash

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Pakistan's government has approved the national cricket team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, which begins on Saturday. However, the government has stipulated that the team must boycott its Group A match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The reason for the boycott was not explicitly stated. The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman had previously criticized the International Cricket Council for alleged "double standards" regarding venue changes, though this was not directly linked to the boycott decision. The tournament features 20 teams.

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Colombo 30% Scotland 35% Bangladesh ×240% Mohsin Naqvi 50% International Cricket Council (ICC) 55% Sri Lanka ×360% Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) 65% Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 70% India ×480% T20 World Cup ×285% Pakistan ×690%

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Pakistan

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