Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup matches against India has left the International Cricket Council (ICC) worried. The cricket governing body is trying to find ways to persuade Pakistan to participate in the tournament. According to reports, the ICC will hold a back-channel meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives, including Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, to discuss the matter. Imran Khwaja will represent the Singapore Cricket Association and will be responsible for convincing the PCB to participate in the tournament. The current situation seems to have turned Imran Khwaja into a peacemaker.
Pakistan’s government announced on Sunday that it would not participate in the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The Indian media has reported that the PCB has not officially informed the ICC about its decision. The ICC Under-19 World Cup was won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship in Qatar saw a thrilling final between Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi.
Pakistan’s cricket team is currently in training at the Sinhalese Sports Club for the upcoming matches. Netherlands’ batter Max O’Dowd has stated that Pakistan is a tough team to beat. The semis saw England defeat Australia, while India defeated Afghanistan. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha has said that there is no pressure on the team for the first matches.
The cricket world is abuzz with excitement as several veteran players will be participating in this year’s T20 World Cup. Cricket Australia has confirmed that there is no pressure on Pakistan to perform well in the tournament. Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, and Rameez Raja will be Commentating on the World Cup. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has said that such decisions are made under the government and PCB’s policies.
Several interesting things are expected to unfold in the 2026 T20 World Cup, starting from February 7. One such thing is the participation of several veteran players. According to a report by Lincoln Media, Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the PCB, stating that Pakistan’s boycott has affected Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. Many fans have cancelled their hotel bookings due to the boycott. Shoaib Malik has said that the cricket season is at its peak, and the issue of selection is also relevant.
In a video, Pakistan’s cricketers can be seen mimicking the style of Abrar Ahmed in an entertaining manner. Fitness training for the women’s team is given more importance in the camp, as there are many young players in the team to prepare for the World Cup. The captain of the national team has taken a step forward in solidarity with Bangladesh.
According to government sources, the bomber had received training from Afghanistan for anti-terrorism operations. The bomber had traveled to Afghanistan several times. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that she will not attend any official events on Tuesday.
IG Islamabad, accompanied by Alama Basharat Hussain Ammi, said in a media talk that the IG’s cousin is also among the martyrs. Thomas de Nino has said that only a nuclear power with a two-way agreement is not sufficient, as China’s nuclear arsenal has no limit, no transparency, no announcements, and no control system.
The Sindh government has canceled the cultural night music program in solidarity with the martyrs of the Islamabad blast.
