It is not decided yet whether Pakistan team will participate in T20 World Cup 2026 or not. On one hand there is news that Pakistan can boycott the T20 World Cup, but on the other hand it is also being said that if the Pakistan team plays in the World Cup, then it can boycott the match against India. Now a recent report has revealed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering what could be the political, legal and financial consequences of boycotting the T20 World Cup or the match against India.
On Monday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. According to Telecom Asia Sport, all available options were discussed in this meeting. It is believed that before the Pakistan government takes any final decision on this subject, Mohsin Naqvi is trying to seek guidance at the higher political level. Pakistan can take the final decision on the World Cup this Friday or Monday next week.
According to the same report, Mohsin Naqvi is currently on a tour of UAE with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari. Naqvi has also talked to President Zardari on the subject of World Cup. It is being told that in the coming days, Mohsin Naqvi may also take advice from a former chairman of PCB. The PCB wants to assess all scenarios before taking any final decision.
Will Pakistan boycott the match against India?
According to the report of Telecom Asia Sport, there has been a lot of discussion in Pakistan on boycotting the match against India. According to the source, if Pakistan team takes part in T20 World Cup 2026 and wins its first two matches, then the chances of Pakistan boycotting the match against India will be very high. The World Cup match between India and Pakistan will be played on 15 February.
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