Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and will take part in the tournament as scheduled. However, the team will not play its match against India on February 15, following official instructions issued by the government.
According to the announcement, Pakistan’s decision is based on policy guidelines, and the team will continue to compete in all other matches of the tournament. Cricket authorities clarified that Pakistan remains committed to the event and will fully participate in the remaining fixtures alongside other international teams.
The development has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of Pakistan–India matches, which are among the most anticipated games in world cricket. Despite this, officials emphasized that Pakistan’s focus remains on performance and preparation for the rest of the tournament.
Further details regarding scheduling or tournament arrangements are expected to be shared by the ICC and relevant cricket boards in due course.
