Pakistan to boycott match against India
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Pakistan have boycotted their group-stage match against India at the T20 World Cup which starts on Saturday. They had been considering pulling out of the tournament following the withdrawal of Bangladesh who had cited safety fears over travelling to India.
Pakistan have so far delayed a decision regarding their participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unexpectedly postponed the unveiling of the national team's World Cup kit due to 'unavoidable circumstances', highlighting the ongoing tensions regarding their participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.