Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:42pm on 03 Feb 2026,Tuesday Sports
Pakistan Cricket Board's attempt to gain international support for boycotting their February 15 T20 World Cup match against India has completely failed, with no cricket board backing their stance, NDTV reports. Despite Pakistan government's public announcement, PCB hasn't formally contacted ICC about the boycott, leaving them increasingly isolated. Other boards bluntly stated Pakistan has no legal standing, calling it a "manufactured crisis." Contradictions undermine Pakistan's position: their youth team recently played India without protest, and women's team will face India on the same boycott date. With the match scheduled in neutral Colombo, not India, security concerns don't apply. Pakistan now faces potential $38 million penalties and suspension. (PC: AFP)
