BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has backed the International Cricket Council’s firm stance on Pakistan’s decision to selectively boycott the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee Group A fixture, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, has become the centre of a widening controversy after the Pakistan government […]

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has reacted to his government’s confirmation that the national team will boycott the India match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the situation “regrettable” while still backing the state’s stance. Pakistan and India are scheduled to meet in Colombo on February 15, but the Pakistan government has […]

The India vs Pakistan T20I clash is widely regarded as the most valuable single fixture in world cricket, with its overall commercial worth estimated at around USD 500 million (approximately ₹4,500 crore) when all revenue streams are factored in. This staggering valuation includes broadcast rights, advertising sales, sponsorship deals, ticketing, and secondary commercial activity such […]

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider removing Pakistan from the T20 World Cup 2026 if they follow through with their boycott of the Group A clash against India, scheduled in Colombo on February 15. Pakistan’s latest government directives make it increasingly likely that the team will […]

Pakistan has ended confusion over its ICC T20 World Cup participation but ignited fresh controversy by announcing it will forfeit the group-stage clash with India in Colombo on February 15. The Pakistan government posted the decision on social media without offering a detailed explanation, leaving cricket administrators, broadcasters and fans scrambling for clarity. The ICC […]

Pakistan’s decision to boycott its blockbuster ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash against India has sent shockwaves through the global cricket ecosystem. The Pakistan government has confirmed that the men’s team will not take the field for the February 15 match in Colombo, even as it has cleared the side to participate in the […]

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called the government’s instruction for the national side to boycott the February 15 T20 World Cup group match against India a strategic ‘checkmate’ on the International Cricket Council (ICC). Speaking exclusively to News18 Cricket Next, Latif framed the directive — positioned as solidarity with Bangladesh after their removal from […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to take a crucial call on Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following the Pakistan government’s decision to block the national team from playing India. As reported by PTI, the ICC Board is scheduled to meet virtually on Monday, where the issue is expected […]

Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has taken a dramatic turn after the country’s government cleared the team to travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament but decided that Pakistan will not take the field against India in their high-voltage group-stage clash scheduled for February 15. The decision, announced on Sunday […]

Despite growing speculation about a possible Pakistan boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka and India from February 7 to March 8, fresh reports suggest that preparations on the ground are quietly progressing. According to multiple sources, the Pakistan team has already booked its travel to Colombo, indicating […]