Pakistan has left for Sri Lanka to participate in the T20 World Cup. This comes a day after the International Cricket Council criticized Pakistan's government for instructing its team to boycott a group game against India.

Pakistan’s cricket team are heading for the World Cup after confirming they will boycott their group match against India

In a statement posted on social media, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan said it had granted approval to the national side to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but added that the team “shall not take the field” for the match scheduled against India.

Pakistan have boycotted their T20 World Cup 2026 game against India as the controversy over the mega event continues after Bangladesh were removed from the tournament and replaced by Scotland. The Men in Green will play all their other matches.

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