The Pakistan government has officially stated that the Pakistan Cricket Team, commanded by Salman Ali Agha, will boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 match against arch rivals India on February 15. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was chosen to host this match.
Pakistan VS India ComiNg HowEver, Pakistan may have boycotted the match against Indian players but indications are that the Indian team will arrive in Sri Lanka and start its pre-match preparatory routines as usual. In case Pakistan refuses to take the field, the Men in Blue will wait for the match referee to decide on their fate.
India would strict with ICC guidelines about how they prepare, he said.
Pakistan on ‘X’ took to (we are running out of social media) Facebook and said that while the country would definitely be competing in the ICC flagship event in 2026, it won’t be playing its group-stage match against India. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the ICC have not said anything formally for dropping him from both formats.
Pakistan and India have been drawn in Group A of the T20 World Cup along with Namibia, the Netherlands and the United States. The top two teams will move on to the competition’s Super Eight stage.
‘Would Pakistan refuse to play the World Cup final?’ – Kevin Pietersen asks
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen wondered if the Men in Green would tend to back down from facing Suryakumar Yadav’s side should both make it to the T20 World Cup final.
“Not sure if India can meet Pakistan in this World Cup final due to groups and play offs, but if they can, would Pakistan refuse to play the World Cup final? Asked Pietersen on X.
Not sure if India can meet Pakistan in this World Cup final due to groups and play offs, but if they can, would Pakistan refuse to play the World Cup final?
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 1, 2026
Pakistan will meet the Netherlands in the opening match of the T20 World Cup on February 7. Later that day, India and the United States will face off.
