Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43am on 02 Feb 2026,Monday Sports
The ICC responded to Pakistan's decision to boycott their February 15 T20 World Cup 2026 group match against India, stating it "undermines the spirit and sanctity" of global cricket competitions. The ICC said selective participation contradicts fundamental sporting principles where all qualified teams compete equally per schedule. While awaiting official PCB communication, the ICC urged reconsideration given significant long-term implications for Pakistani cricket and the global ecosystem. Pakistan will participate in the tournament but skip only the India match. ICC playing conditions stipulate Pakistan would forfeit two points, and their net run rate would suffer, with the full 20 overs counted in calculations. (PC: NDTV)
