Pakistan have boycotted their T20 World Cup 2026 game against India as the controversy over the mega event continues after Bangladesh were removed from the tournament and replaced by Scotland. The Men in Green will play all their other matches.

In a statement posted on social media, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan said it had granted approval to the national side to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but added that the team “shall not take the field” for the match scheduled against India.

The PCB and Pakistan government announced on Sunday night that the team would be travelling to Sri Lanka for the World Cup campaign – but would not play vs India on Feb 15.

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