ICC Warns PCB of 'Long-Term Consequences' After Pakistan Government Threatens to Boycott India T20 World Cup Match
Summary
The ICC warns the Pakistan Cricket Board of serious long-term consequences after the Pakistan government threatened to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India, emphasizing the negative impact on Pakistani cricket and the tournament's integrity.
Key Points
- The Pakistan government announced a boycott of the 2026 T20 World Cup group stage match against India.
- The ICC warned that boycotting the match would have long-term negative consequences on Pakistani cricket.
- The ICC stated such selective play goes against the spirit of global sports and affects tournament fairness.
- If Pakistan boycotts the India match, it will lose 2 points and suffer a significant drop in net run rate according to ICC rules.
