With no official communication from the PCB, the situation has stagnated for now. The ICC has warned Pakistan against boycotting the match against India but without any official communication, everyone will have to wait to see what Pakistan will do on the day of the match. If they forfeit the match, India will receive full points and Pakistan can end up facing major sanctions from ICC and other cricket boards.

Member boards have highlighted several contradictions that undermine Pakistan's intent behind the move. Pakistan's youth team recently played against India in the U19 World Cup without any protest or mention of a boycott. In a glaringly inconsistent display, the Pakistan Women's A team is still scheduled to play India A on the same day (15 February) with no plans to withdraw from the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 match in Bangkok.

This lack of official communication has left the PCB in a state of increasing isolation, drifting further away from the very community it depends on for survival.

According to sources, Pakistan Cricket Board tried reaching out to multiple other boards yesterday but did not get support from any. They find themselves increasingly isolated. Every board has mentioned that Pakistan has no locus standi in this issue. They played U19, playing the women’s game on 15th and not playing this one has no rational basis.

The Pakistan squad arrived in Colombo amid the ongoing controversy. They recently won the three-match T20I series against Australia but the controversy has certainly impacted their preparation for the tournament.

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh had a clear reply for the reporters in Pakistan when asked about the ongoing T20 World Cup controversy. "I don't have any comment on that at this point. We are going to the World Cup to just focus on what we are doing, we will let that stuff take care of itself," he responded when asked about his thoughts on Pakistan's boycott of the India game on February 15 in Colombo.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi supported the government's decision to boycott the match against India.
"I've always believed cricket can open doors when politics closes them. Regrettably, Pakistan won't play India at the #T20WorldCup, but I stand behind my government's decision. This is the moment for @ICC to lead and prove through decisions, not statements, that it is impartial, independent, and fair to every member."

India will be travelling to Sri Lanka as scheduled ahead of the match and will have to take the field before the match is forfeited. The Indian cricket team is expected to wait for Pakistan on the day of the match and if they do not turn up, all points will be awarded to India.

After the Pakistan government's boycott of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash in the group stage against India, no instruction has been received by the Pakistan Women's A team regarding their status for the Rising Stars Asia Cup clash against India Women's A in Bangkok.

The ICC revealed that there has been no official communication from Pakistan regarding their decision to boycott the match against India. The Pakistan government made the announcement on social media but not has been communicated by the PCB as of now.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the controversy surrounding the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan decided to participate in the competition but boycott the match against India on February 15. The decision has left ICC fuming and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) can be looking at major sanctions if it goes ahead with the stance.