The Pakistan government instructed their team to forfeit the match against India. This decision followed their opposition to playing matches in India, as previously seen with Bangladesh's situation.
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‘Agree With ICC But…’: BCCI Breaks Silence On IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Boycott Drama
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla backs the ICC and declines further comment after Pakistan’s decision to boycott the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match.
India vs Pakistan was scheduled for February 15 at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Source : PTI
- Pakistan government ordered boycott of IND vs PAK match.
- ICC urged Pakistan Cricket Board to reconsider decision.
- BCCI agrees with ICC, awaits direct discussion.
Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has spoken up on Pakistan's decision to boycott the IND vs PAK match at the ICC T20 World Cup.
The two teams were set to meet on February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but the Pakistan government has instructed the team to forfeit their clash against the Men in Blue.
Reacting to the matter, the International Cricket Council (ICC) urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider, warning them of the significant and long-term implications stemming from such a boycott.
BCCI's VP, speaking with news agency ANI, agreed with the apex body, but refused to make any particular comments before communicating with them directly.
"ICC has issued a big statement, they have spoken about sportsmanship. We completely agree with the ICC. BCCI won't make any comments on it until we speak with the ICC."
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— ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2026
Bangladesh’s firm stance on not playing the T20 World Cup in India ultimately led to their replacement by Scotland.
The PCB opposed this decision and threatened to boycott the entire tournament, prompting the ICC to reportedly warn Pakistan of sanctions and serious consequences.
Following this, the Pakistan government approved the team’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, but with the condition that it would not play against India.
An official statement confirmed Pakistan would forfeit the February 15, 2026 match. India and Pakistan are in the same group. Well ahead of the tournament, Pakistan’s refusal to play matches in India had been accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Pakistan decide to boycott the IND vs PAK match at the ICC T20 World Cup?
What was the ICC's reaction to Pakistan's boycott decision?
The ICC urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider their decision and warned of significant, long-term implications from such a boycott.
What is BCCI's stance on Pakistan's boycott?
BCCI's Vice President Rajeev Shukla stated that they completely agree with the ICC's stance on sportsmanship and will not make further comments until they speak with the ICC directly.
What are the potential consequences for Pakistan if they boycott matches?
The ICC has reportedly warned Pakistan of sanctions and serious consequences due to their refusal to play matches, particularly against India.
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