Pakistan did not suddenly decide to abstain from the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India. It is the culmination of a month-long series of events that started with a single franchise crisis, escalated into a stalemate between Bangladesh and the ICC, and ultimately forced Pakistan to reach a "participate, but protest" agreement.

THE FOG of war can make it difficult to understand what is happening during a conflict. Sometimes that murkiness can persist long after the guns have fallen silent. That is proving true of the four-day skirmish between India and Pakistan that took place last May.

India U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 Super Six, posting 252 and bowling out Pakistan for 194

Ayush Mhatre has taken a wicket with his first ball and India have now struck two times in quick succession to push Pakistan on the backfoot. But Pakistan are still in good position.

Shehbaz Sharif's remarks amounted to a rare, unvarnished confession that Pakistan’s democracy has been reduced to a facade, with generals steering both the economy and national decision-making.

Despite a politically charged atmosphere and extremist threats, the 1999 Chennai Test between India and Pakistan showcased remarkable sportsmanship. Sachin Tendulkar's valiant 136-run innings, battling injury,