T20 World Cup 2026: The match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 is constantly in the headlines. The situation is not clear regarding this high-voltage match proposed in Colombo on 15th February. The concern of cricket fans and organizers has increased after Pakistan decided not to play the match. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given a statement on this entire matter.
India’s eyes fixed on ICC’s decision
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla has clearly said that India will wait for the ICC’s decision on this issue. A dinner party was organized for the Indian team at the residence of Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir in Delhi. During this conversation with the media, he said that BCCI will not take any separate decision. According to Shukla, the tournament is being played under the ICC and whatever decision the ICC takes, India will completely follow it.
BCCI wants to maintain distance from controversy
It has become clear from Rajeev Shukla’s statement that BCCI does not want to be directly involved in this sensitive issue. India is trying to stay away from political or diplomatic controversies and focus on cricket. The Board has left the responsibility to ICC, so that fairness and order of the tournament is maintained.
Fluctuations in Pakistan’s stance
Pakistan had earlier indicated that it would not play the group match against India. According to reports, Pakistan had taken this decision while supporting Bangladesh’s decision not to come to India and play. However, later talks took place between ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board, after which there were reports of softening of Pakistan’s stance. At present the situation is not completely clear.
Gambhir organized dinner for the Indian team
While on one hand the discussion is intense about the India-Pak match, on the other hand the Indian team is concentrating on its performance on the field. On Sunday, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir had organized a dinner party for the players at his residence in Delhi. On this occasion, the players spent time in an informal atmosphere and discussed preparations for the next match.
Team India’s confidence is very high after the victory against America. Under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team seems fully prepared for the next match against Namibia on 12th February. Now all eyes are on the ICC’s decision, which will decide whether the biggest match of cricket will take place or not.

