Rajeev Shukla, President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday reckoned that the International Cricket Council (ICC) was right to warn the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of severe consequences over the government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15.
Soon after the Government of Pakistan announced on X that the Men in Green would participate in the World Cup but not play against India, the ICC issued a media release of its own, reminding the PCB of the repercussions of such a selective approach.
“The ICC has issued a strong statement on this subject. It has highlighted the element of sportsmanship. We completely agree with the ICC. The BCCI will not make any comment until we speak to the ICC,” Shukla told reporters.
In an X post on Sunday, the Government of Pakistan stated: “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026; however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled for 15 February 2026 against India.”
The ICC statement read: “The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country, as this decision is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem, of which it is itself a member and beneficiary. The ICC’s priority remains the successful delivery of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which should also be the responsibility of all its members, including the PCB. It expects the PCB to explore a mutually acceptable resolution that protects the interests of all stakeholders.”
No official communication has been received from the PCB. The ICC is awaiting the PCB’s official response.
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