Pakistan to play Twenty20 World Cup but will boycott game against India

February 2, 2026

TL;DR

Pakistan will boycott their T20 World Cup match against India on February 15.
The Pakistan government has approved the team's participation in the tournament.
Geopolitical tensions are cited as the reason for the boycott.
Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan remains suspended.
The boycott is a major blow to the tournament due to the popularity of India-Pakistan matches.
Bangladesh was previously replaced by Scotland due to refusal to travel to India over safety concerns.
Past political tensions have affected matches, including incidents during the Asia Cup.

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