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Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 match vs India: Ashwin, Pietersen, Azad react

ByA7 Book February 2, 2026

Pakistan on Sunday announced that it will boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India, scheduled to take place on February 15 in Colombo.

The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with South Asian neighbour Bangladesh withdrawing from the T20 World Cup citing security concerns over travelling to India.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup captain, Salman Ali Agha, was asked about the decision on Sunday after the host completed a 3-0 whitewash against Australia.

“This is not our decision. This is a decision by our board, and we will stick with it,” Agha said.

Former cricketers including Kevin Pietersen, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kirti Azad reacted to the announcement by the Pakistan government, made just days before the ICC showpiece begins on February 7.

Kevin Pietersen

Not sure if India can meet Pakistan in this World Cup final due to groups and play offs, but if they can, would Pakistan refuse to play the World Cup final?

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 1, 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin

An India Pakistan clash even in the knock out is ruled out?

Sure?

We get there it will be a “World T 20 bye” ? https://t.co/y0KZlQIoOA

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 1, 2026

Kirti Azad

VIDEO | Parliament budget session: TMC MP Kirti Azad bite on Pak won’t play India in T20 WC match, says, “Pakistan knows that it cannot win against India. So, to save its honour, it is choosing not to play. However, we had an opportunity earlier.. Today, a failed country like… pic.twitter.com/Jl2Qv7nEZs

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 2, 2026

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