Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01pm on 01 Feb 2026,Sunday Sports
Pakistan has approved its cricket team’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 but said it will not play the scheduled group match against India on February 15 in Colombo. The decision was announced by the Pakistan government. No specific reason was given for skipping the fixture. The move follows controversy after Bangladesh was removed from the tournament over venue concerns. The International Cricket Council said it has not received any formal communication from Pakistan so far. The BCCI also said it is awaiting official confirmation. Under ICC rules, a forfeited match can affect points and net run rate calculations. (PC: India Today)
