Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimFebruary 2, 2026 at 03:12 PM

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Pakistan has announced it will boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for February 15th. While no explicit reason was given initially, Pakistan's Interior Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan. These attacks, which occurred on Saturday, targeted police stations and other locations in Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of civilians, security personnel, and fighters. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they targeted military installations and officials. The decision to boycott the match comes amid existing tensions between Pakistan and India.

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Australia 30% Sarfraz Bugti 35% Quetta 40% Bangladesh ×250% Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ×270% Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) 75% Mohsin Naqvi ×390% India ×790% Balochistan ×895% Pakistan ×11100%

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india 100% pakistan 100% boycott 90% t20 world cup 80% balochistan 80% attacks 70% cricket 60% separatist movement 50% mohsin naqvi 50% political tensions 40%

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