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February 3, 2026

Pakistan are facing isolation from the other full member cricket boards over their decision to boycott the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026. For the unversed, Pakistan government has denied its cricket team permission to play against India in the mega event. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to formally communicate with the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the same.

This lack of official communication has left the PCB in a state of increasing isolation. According to a report in NDTV, PCB is not getting any support from the full member cricket nations. It further stated that Pakistan has no locus standi or legal standing in the matter. The boycott from Pakistan is being viewed as a manufacturing crisis as the member boards have also highlighted contradictions in Pakistan’s move.

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