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Mohsin Naqvi ignored the ICC’s warning : ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 There is a possibility that the much awaited match between India and Pakistan will not take place. R. from Colombo on February 15 from the Government of Pakistan. It has been decided to boycott the Group A match against India at Premadasa Stadium. The decision was officially announced by the Government of Pakistan on Sunday, February 1 through social media platform X.

A day after the government’s decision, a reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board clarified that the board had no option but to follow the government’s directives. A news source said, T20 World Cup 2026 Even if the match against India is in the knockout stage of the PCB, it will go ahead as per the decision of the government.

Pakistan also boycotted India in knockout matches

Sources said, “The board has been clearly informed by the government that the national team will not play against India on February 15 and will have to forfeit points from that match in the World Cup. The board will follow the government’s instructions even in the knockout stages.” The PCB will formally inform the International Cricket Council (ICC) of the government’s decision on Monday. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had made it clear in a meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif last month that the board would stand by the government regardless of any response from the ICC.

No fair treatment by ICC

In recent times, some cricket boards are not treated fairly by the ICC. PCB’s opinion seems to be getting stronger. Referring specifically to the Bangladesh incident, sources said, “One board cannot be given the freedom to run world cricket.”

The revenue of the World Cup will be affected

Meanwhile, in a statement issued on Sunday, the ICC said it hopes to reach an amicable settlement with the PCB to protect the interests of all parties concerned. If Pakistan sticks to its decision then its T20 World CupThere is a possibility that the income will be affected. like that ICCA warning has been given.