No Notice, No Clarity: Pakistan’s India Match Boycott Stuns ICC

New Delhi: After boycotting the India-Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken another big decision. According to sources, PCB will not send any formal mail or written information to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on this issue. Due to this, this match will remain in the schedule for the time being and there will be a situation of uncertainty. ICC had already said that Pakistan would have to play matches in India, but PCB opposed it. Now they are refusing to play in India.

Why does PCB not want to give formal information to ICC?

Sources say that Pakistan Cricket Board is deliberately not sending an official letter to the ICC. The Board believes that sending formal mail will provide the ICC with a basis for immediate action. Without written information, it will not be easy for ICC to take any strict action.

Why is the India-Pak match currently on the schedule?

Until the ICC receives official information from the PCB, the India-Pakistan match will remain part of the official schedule. The ICC is also monitoring the situation and is waiting for confirmation from the PCB for any concrete action. For this reason, this match has not been canceled or postponed yet.

What is the main logic of PCB?

PCB says there are safety concerns. The Pakistani team will not get security in India. Lessons have been learned from past experiences. India had decided not to come to Pakistan. Now we will do the same. This decision is for the safety of our team.

What did ICC say?

ICC has clarified. Pakistan will have to play matches in India. If you don't play, points will be deducted. Pakistan can be thrown out. PCB said that we will not accept the conditions of ICC. This conversation is ongoing.

How is India's reaction?

BCCI said that we will follow the rules of ICC. There is no lack of security in India. Pakistan should come. If you don't come, you will have to face consequences. This matter is now at ICC.

What is the reason for the controversy?

Politics dominates India-Pakistan matches. There is tension between the two countries. The same controversy happened in the last World Cup also. ICC got the matches conducted at neutral venues. There is still this demand. PCB wants a neutral venue. ICC is not agreeing.

What will happen next now?

ICC can take a decision by 5 February. If PCB does not agree, then Pakistan may be out. Scotland or Namibia may get a place. This will be a big blow for the T20 World Cup. Fans are waiting for the match.

How is the reaction of the fans?

The debate is intense on social media. Many Pakistani fans are supporting PCB. Indian fans are saying that the Pakistan team should come to India. Pressure on the ICC is increasing. This matter has now become political. This controversy has heated up even before the start of the T20 World Cup 2026. The insistence of both the boards continues. There is pressure on the ICC to take a decision. Cricket fans are waiting; the question remains whether the match will take place or not.