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Pakistan Considers T20 World Cup Boycott Amid Tensions

1/27/2026

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Pakistan will decide next week whether to boycott men's T20 World Cup after talks between Mohsin Naqvi (PCB chair) and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
The tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running 7 February to 8 March.
Pakistan may fully boycott or skip their 15 February match with India amid tensions.
Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament after requesting a venue switch citing safety concerns.

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Pakistan will decide next week whether to boycott men's T20 World Cup after talks between Mohsin Naqvi (PCB chair) and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
The tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running 7 February to 8 March.
Pakistan may fully boycott or skip their 15 February match with India amid tensions.
Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament after requesting a venue switch citing safety concerns.