Pakistan has decided not to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to India’s increasing Hindu nationalism, which has politicized sports, said Federal Minister and Senator Musadik Malik.
Malik said that India has first tried to polarize people over borders and then over water, and now sports. “Sports are a symbol of peace, where players leave behind their colors, caste, and language when they step onto the field,” he added. The Minister emphasized that the true beauty of sports lies in the fact that players compete with each other using their skills.
Malik further stated that Pakistan’s decision to boycott the tournament is a justified move and that India’s politicization of cricket is a very unfortunate step. International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup was won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship was held in Qatar, where Pakistan’s Aslam Ramzan and Iran’s Shahin Sabzi played in the final.
Pakistan Cricket Team has started their training sessions at the Sindh Sports Complex, where they will be preparing for their upcoming matches. Netherland’s Max O’Dowd said that Pakistan is a tough opponent to beat. In the semi-finals, England defeated Australia, while India defeated Afghanistan.
Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Salman Ali Agha said that there is no pressure on them to perform well in the first few matches. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this. Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Bajwa Khan, and Rameez Raja will provide commentary for the World Cup.
Former Indian Captain Kapil Dev said that such decisions are made under the government and cricket board’s policy. Several interesting things are happening regarding the T20 World Cup 2026, which include the participation of many senior players. According to a report, Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stating that Pakistan’s boycott has affected Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, resulting in a large number of fans canceling their hotel bookings.
Shoaib Malik said that the cricket season is at its peak, and the topic of selection is also relevant. A video was shared, showing Pakistani cricketers in a fun way mimicking Aamer Ahmed’s style. The camp has focused on improving the fitness of female players, and the team has a higher number of young players to prepare for the World Cup.
Captain of the national team said that Pakistan has taken a step towards unity with Bangladesh. Government sources said that the suicide bomber had received training in Afghanistan, and had traveled there several times. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has canceled all her functions on Tuesday.
The Investigating Officer (IO) of the case, along with IG Islamabad, said that there were martyrs from the IG Islamabad’s family among the dead. Thomas Nino said that a one-sided nuclear deal is not suitable, and that China’s nuclear arsenal lacks transparency, announcements, and control systems. The Sindh government has canceled the cultural night music program in Islamabad to show solidarity with the martyrs of the blast.
