There is a debate on social media regarding this decision of PCB. Many cricketers of Pakistan are supporting this decision of the board and commenting about India. Former Pakistani batsman Mohammad Yusuf made a post, due to which former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja trolled him fiercely. Jadeja insulted Pakistan and said that if there is any legal case then don't cry.
Ajay Jadeja trolled
Ajay Jadeja, while posting a post on Actually, Mohammad Yusuf had supported the government's decision to boycott India's match, to which Jadeja reacted. This Pakistani batsman wrote in a post on X, 'This is a difficult but necessary step of our government. Principles must come before commercial interests. To make cricket truly global across the world, the 'selective' effect must be eliminated. We play with pride, but we also stand for equality and justice in sports.
Took a jibe at Shahbaz Sharif
Recently, Ajay Jadeja had posted a post taking a dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Actually, in the first T20 match played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs. After this, Shahbaz wrote on Instagram, 'Congratulations to Team Pakistan for their excellent performance in the first T20 against Australia... This is a proud moment for the country.' Taking pleasure in this, Jadeja wrote, 'Small happiness of Pakistanis. This is the first time that the Prime Minister has posted on winning the first match of a bilateral series.
ICC warned Pakistan
On Pakistan's decision, ICC has said that Pakistan's decision to boycott the match against India in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 weakens the fairness of global cricket, which can have long-term effects on the game in the country. The governing body said in a statement, 'The ICC has taken note of the statement by the Government of Pakistan in which it has directed its national team to participate selectively in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. "While the ICC is awaiting official information from the Pakistan Cricket Board, this selective participation situation is inconsistent with the core principle of a global sporting event, where all eligible teams are expected to compete on equal terms as per the event schedule."
The ICC further said, 'The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the important and long-lasting consequences for cricket in its country, as this is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem, of which it is a member and beneficiary. The ICC's priority remains the successful organization of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which should be the responsibility of all its members including the PCB. It is hoped that the PCB will find a solution that protects the interests of all stakeholders.
