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T20 World Cup: Can Pakistan face sanctions over India boycott?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilFebruary 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
T20 World Cup: Can Pakistan face sanctions over India boycott?
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Pakistan's men's cricket team is boycotting their T20 World Cup match against India in February 2026, citing solidarity with Bangladesh, who were excluded after refusing to play in India due to security concerns. This unprecedented move is disrupting the tournament, as the India-Pakistan match is historically lucrative. The ICC has warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of significant implications for Pakistani cricket and the global cricket ecosystem. While the ICC hopes to resolve the matter, they haven't specified actions if a resolution fails. Cricket experts anticipate an ICC board meeting to address the crisis and determine potential repercussions, which could range from fines to more severe penalties.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Sri Lanka 40% Sami Ul Hasan 50% Bangladesh ×260% Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ×370% India ×680% Pakistan ×790% International Cricket Council (ICC) ×890% T20 World Cup ×395%

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t20 world cup 100% pakistan boycott 90% india 80% icc 70% cricket 60% sanctions 60% financial implications 50% pcb 50% bangladesh 40%

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Negative
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Al Jazeera
Political Lean
Center (0.00)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Pakistan

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