IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Boycott: BCCI Vice President Clarifies India’s Stance – WATCH – Imperial Wire

As per the ICC’s official schedule, the extremely anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 India vs Pakistan match is slated for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Nonetheless, uncertainty continues to encompass the fixture after the Pakistani authorities made its place clear forward of the event, stating that whereas Pakistan would take part within the World Cup, it could not take the sector in opposition to India.

Amid the continued debate, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has issued an necessary assertion outlining the Indian board’s stance on the matter. His feedback come at a time when the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) is actively making an attempt to make sure the match goes forward as deliberate.

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#WATCH | Delhi | On Pakistan to boycott its match in opposition to India within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla says, “We’ll comply with no matter resolution is taken by ICC… BCCI has no assertion on this…” pic.twitter.com/gug8zToSic

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BCCI Vice President, Rajeev Shukla, has made India’s stance clear on Pakistan’s T20 World Cup boycott:

“I’ve made it completely clear that we are going to associate with no matter resolution the ICC takes. There isn’t any separate assertion from the BCCI on this matter. Regardless of the ICC decides, we’ll settle for.” 

Based on reviews, the ICC lately held discussions with officers from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Lahore as a part of its efforts to resolve the state of affairs, however the latter has put ahead sure calls for to reverse the boycott.

The controversy stems from Pakistan’s gesture in assist of Bangladesh, with their stance linked to the latter’s elimination from the T20 World Cup over refusing to play in India.

Bangladesh had refused to play in India after quick bowler Mustafizur Rahman was faraway from Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 squad.

That withdrawal finally led to Bangladesh being excluded from the event, triggering Pakistan’s protest in opposition to dealing with India.