The cricket community shows strong interest in Pakistan's choice to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is continuing discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to ensure the match takes place as scheduled.
ICC Holds Talks With PCB Officials
- Senior officials from the ICC and PCB met in Lahore on Sunday to discuss the issue. The meeting lasted for more than five hours. Those present included PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam.
- The ICC established a 24-hour deadline for Pakistan to decide its participation in the upcoming match against India.
Government Consultation Lik Likely
- The PCB will seek guidance from the Pakistani government before making its official statement. ICC officials believe that Pakistan will change its mind and take part in the match.
- The India-Pakistan match had its original schedule set for Colombo on December 15 of this month.
Background to the Boycott Decision
- Bangladesh refused to play matches in India, citing security concerns.
- The tournament organizers disqualified Bangladesh because of their security concerns.
- Scotland was named as the replacement team for Bangladesh.
- Pakistan chose to boycott the India match as a demonstration of their support for Bangladesh.
BCCI Responds to the Situation
- BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla addressed the matter during this period. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will execute the ICC decision without any further remarks according to his statement.
- Shukla stated that the BCCI has completely transferred the matter to the ICC and that the BCCI will accept all decisions made by the governing organization.
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