Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed Pakistan will not play India in their T20 World Cup 2026 group match in Colombo. With no formal PCB notice to the ICC, the fixture remains scheduled, but India are set to receive a walkover if Pakistan skip the toss.

As per the latest rankings, Pakistani opener and spin bowler Saim Ayub has retained his No.1 spot in the T20I all-rounders rankings. Ayub played a key role in the series against Australia by scoring 119 runs and few wickets in the tournament. His performance helped Pakistan to seal the series against Australia at home.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to boycott its match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following directives from the government, while still participating in the tournament. Social media claims about a one-year ban on the PCB.

The YouTuber’s frustration appeared to be triggered by the ICC’s recent statements following Pakistan’s threat to withdraw from the February 15 fixture.

The next 48 hours are reportedly crucial for the PCB, with a major announcement expected on the matter.

Pakistan has been in a tussle with the International Cricket Council (ICC) ever since the removal of Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup. In the latest development of this row, the country's Defence Minister,

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani has said Pakistan cannot be sanctioned for following government instructions, amid uncertainty over whether the team will play India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan boycotts the T20 World Cup match against India, a move the PCB states is a protest against the ICC's purported biased treatment of Bangladesh