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There are question marks over whether the match between India and Pakistan will take place in the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, the Pakistan government has said that its national team will not play the match with Team India on 15 February. Pakistan has described it as a matter related to extraordinary circumstances. This dispute has taken a new turn as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally demanded talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan wrote a letter to ICC calling it a matter related to extraordinary circumstances and also linked its government’s tweet to this. But in response to this, ICC has said that in case of not playing the match with India, Pakistan may have to face many types of sanctions and legal action can also be taken. ICC has also sought clarity on what extraordinary circumstances the PCB is citing.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, sources said that the ICC reiterated its commitment to maintain complete impartiality and follow the rules in the Pakistan boycott case. The ICC also made it clear that the integrity and rules of the tournament will be given first priority before taking any decision. The ICC also attempted to explain under what circumstances a claim of extraordinary circumstances can be made and the evidence required to make such a claim. At the same time, the ill effects of withdrawing from a particular match were also highlighted.
The International Cricket Council says that the rules will not be violated under any circumstances and it is ready for talks to resolve the issue. In response to this, Pakistan Cricket Board has also agreed for talks. At present, talks are going on between ICC and PCB to find a solution to the problem.
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