Pakistan vs. Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2026
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has come out and confirmed that the Pakistan cricket team will not play against India in the T20 World Cup. This comes after a social media post from the government claiming they are not allowed to play the fixture in Colombo on February 15.
With Pakistan set to boycott their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, their qualification could be jeopardised if India lose a match.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly softened its position following firm intervention by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The PCB and ICC have begun talks over PCB's India boycott threat. In the last few days, the PCB has softened its stance and hinted that it may make a U-turn. Stay tuned as we bring you latest updates from the developments,
Cricket’s global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
Faheem Ashraf smashed an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets to avoid a massive shock in the curtain-raiser of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Saturday.
Zaheer Abbas urged India and Pakistan to stop mixing politics with sports and said they should play cricket like neighbours. He pinned the blame for the recent chaos on India, highlighting the refusal to shake hands and take the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi during the Asia Cup.
Saim Ayub attempted the no-look shot during Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 game against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Saturday.
PAK vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 pitch report: How surface at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo will play?
Pakistan and the Netherlands will kick start the T20 World Cup 2026 with their clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Here is all you need to know about the venue's pitch.